Dictionary Use

Question 1

7 uses of a dictionary

Answer 1

1. Meanings of words
2. Pronunciation of words
3. The origin of the words
4. Abbreviations of words
5. Various meanings of words if the word is a homonym
6. A sentence conveying the meaning of the word
7. Idiomatic use of the word

Question 2

4 types of dictionaries

Answer 2

1. Oxford business English dictionary
2. Oxford or Cambridge Advanced learners dictionary
3. Longman’s English dictionary
4. Thesaurus dictionary

Question 3

5 uses of a thesaurus

Answer 3

1. Helps find the most suitable words for a particular context
2. Helps extend vocabulary
3. Provide synonyms
4. Supplies various options of synonyms
5. Enriches users writing and reading skills

Question 4

8 sequential of a dictionary

Answer 4

1. Entry: arranged in alphabetical order
2. Guide word: usually located at the top
3. Headword: always in bold, words that we’re looking for
4. Pronunciation: tells how to say the word usually in phonetics or syllables
5. Part of speech: any possible role of the word in a sentence
6. Definition(s): Any possible meanings for the words
7. Example: shows how the word is used
8. Etymology: tells the origin of the word

Question 5

Abbreviations

Answer 5

a shortened version of words and end in a period
E.g. adj. For adjective

Question 6

Intialism

Answer 6

when the word is pronounced letter by letter
E.g. ANC
“the” usually placed before the intialism

Question 7

Acrynonym

Answer 7

Is an abbreviation that is made from the first letters of a group of words
E.g. Aids( Acquired Immune Defiency Sydrone)

Question 8

4 types of abbreviations

Answer 8

1. Shortening: When the end of the word is cut off
   E.g. application > app
2. Contractions: When the middle of the word is cut off
   E.g. doctor > Dr
3. Intialism
4. Acrynonym