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Why do I carry the Dictionary every day?

Why do I carry the Dictionary every day?. By: Neisha M. Vélez Martínez. What is a Dictionary?. A dictionary is a reference book that focuses on defining words and phrases, including multiple meanings. Words are listed in alphabetical order. Kinds of Dictionaries. Picture Dictionaries

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Why do I carry the Dictionary every day?

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  1. Why do I carry the Dictionary every day? By: Neisha M. Vélez Martínez

  2. What is a Dictionary? • A dictionary is a reference book that focuses on defining words and phrases, including multiple meanings. • Words are listed in alphabetical order.

  3. Kinds of Dictionaries • Picture Dictionaries • Single language dictionaries • English to English • Spanish to Spanish • Translation Dictionaries • English to Spanish • Spanish to English • Multilingual dictionaries • English to Spanish to French

  4. What to find in a Dictionary? • English to English Dictionaries • Gives you the: • Spelling • Pronunciation • Part of speech • Meaning or meanings • Example of the word in a sentence

  5. pronunciation Part of speech • awkward: [awk-werd]–adjective 1.lacking skill or dexterity; clumsy. 2.lacking grace or ease in movement: an awkward gesture; an awkward dancer. 3.lacking social graces or manners: a simple, awkward frontiersman. word meaning Example of the word in a sentence

  6. How do I look in the dictionary? • The words are listed in alphabetical order. • Each page has a guide word at the top. • Guide words help you find words faster.

  7. Guide words

  8. Let’s Practice! Back to lesson Ready to Practice

  9. gaunt: [gawnt] adjective, -er, -est. 1.extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated. 2.bleak, desolate, or grim, as places or things: a gaunt, windswept landscape Which of the following looks gaunt?

  10. bold: [bohld] –adjective, -er, -est. 1.not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero. 2.not hesitating to break the rules of propriety; forward; impudent: He apologized for being so bold as to speak to the emperor. Which of the followings is more bold?

  11. linger:[ling-ger]–verb (used without object) 1.to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party. Identify the part of speech.

  12. Identify the pronunciation. • scowl:[skoul] –verb (used without object) 1.to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner. 2.to have a gloomy or threatening look.

  13. You carry your dictionary every day because you need it! And now you know how to use it!

  14. The End

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