using the dictionary
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USING THE DICTIONARY
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Why do we have to use a
dictionary?
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The ability to “read” a dictionary entry will help increase your command of the
English language and will enable you to be more precise in your speech and writing.
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Enhancing the vocabulary is definitely not easy…
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A good dictionary …• Is a very important tool in enhancing
word power.• Develops your reading and
comprehension skills.• Orients you with origins of words.• Aids in pronunciation and spelling.
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Parts of a dictionary
entry
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Correct Spelling
• The dictionary is the most complete spelling guide.• The first word that is in bold print or
very dark type provides the correct spelling of the word.
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Correct syllabication
• The syllabication is indicated by centered dots or hyphens.• The dots show where to divide a
word when you come to an end of the line and find it necessary to carry it over to the next line.
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Correct pronunciation
• The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is used as pronunciation guide.• This information is usually found
immediately after the entry word surrounded by parenthesis.
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Parts of speech
• This tells you that the entry word should be used to do a certain function in a sentence.• The part of speech is usually
abbreviated.
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etymology
• This refers to the history or derivation of the word.• It tells us the origin of the entry
word.• This information is enclosed in
brackets.
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Meaning
• Refers to all the possible meanings of the entry word• The meanings of the word depends
on how it is used in the context.
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