GE 245 English for Social Science 1 Aj

When do I use a dictionary? Ø definition of a word, Ø the spelling

How is a dictionary organized? Ø The words in a dictionary will be in

Ø Guide words can help you find the word you want more quickly. The

Ø Part of speech Parts of speech adj. Adjective prep. Preposition adv. Adverb pp.

Symbols use in dictionary Symbols ~ Explanation Replace the headword of an entry Shows

Activity 1 Direction: Write T (true) or F (false) for each sentence. 1. A

Activity Direction: Choose 3 words from the list below. Write the meaning of each

Ø How many syllable are in the word emphatic? Ø The word emery may

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GE 245 English for Social Science 1 Aj. Anocha Suphawakun

Unit 1 Dictionary Skills

Dictionary The Best Source of Words.

When do I use a dictionary? Ø definition of a word, Ø the spelling of a word, Ø the pronunciation, Ø a sample of how to use the word in a sentence, Ø other information about the word.

How is a dictionary organized? Ø The words in a dictionary will be in alphabetical order.

What’s in a dictionary? Ø Headword

Ø Guide words can help you find the word you want more quickly. The guide word on the left will be the first word on the page and the guide word on the right tells you the last word on the page. This lets you know that any words that are alphabetically between those two guide words will be included on this page.

Ø Pronunciation

Ø Part of speech Parts of speech adj. Adjective prep. Preposition adv. Adverb pp. Past participle pro. Pronoun pt. Past tense n. Noun sing. Singular v. vi. Vt. Verb pl. interj. conj. Conjunction Interjection Plural

Ø Word meaning / Definition

Ø Sample sentence

Ø Synonym (SYN)

Symbols use in dictionary Symbols ~ Explanation Replace the headword of an entry Shows new part of speech in an entry Derivation(s) section of an entry Shows where a word can be broken. Ex. In headword (af fect) IDM Idiom section of an entry OPP Shows an opposite. SYNShows a synnonym PHR V Phrasal verb section of an entry

Activity 1 Direction: Write T (true) or F (false) for each sentence. 1. A duck is a type of bird. 2. If something is secret, you can tell everyone about it. 3. A ring is something you wear on your head. 4. Your shoulder is part of your body. 5. Something that is obvious is difficult to see or understand. 6. If something is deep, there is a long distance between the top and the bottom. 7. When something rises, it moves downwards.

Activity Direction: Choose 3 words from the list below. Write the meaning of each word you have chosen means using your dictionary to help you. shout necklace immediately reduce wrist dull spider taste shallow pineapple share friendly hospital dislike dangerous

Ø How many syllable are in the word emphatic? Ø The word emery may be pronounced two ways. True or false?