Class- VIIIClass- VIII English 1st paperEnglish 1st paper

Presented by:Presented by: Fauzia JesminFauzia Jesmin

Asst. TeacherAsst. Teacher Department of EnglishDepartment of English

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Using a dictionary (1,2)Using a dictionary (1,2) Lesson-3,4 Lesson-3,4

After completing this lesson students After completing this lesson students will be able to-will be able to-

Learning outcome

• use a dictionary properly

Loud Reading

A dictionary is a collection of words. It lists the words of a language and gives necessary information about them. It tells us about thea) spellingb) pronunciationc) meaningd) parts of speech etc. of words.To make the meanings of words clear example sentences are given in italics. Example sentences show how words are used. It also gives the synonym/s and the antonym/s of a word. We find words made by adding prefixes and suffixes to the root word. Parts of speech are also shown. A verb word is always given in the simple present tense. But the past form of a verb and the past participle are also shown.

Where can I find a DictionaryWhere can I find a Dictionary

In the Library In the Library Reference Reference sectionsection

In the Library on In the Library on the Dictionary the Dictionary standstand

What is a DictionaryWhat is a Dictionary

A book of words listed A book of words listed alphabetically. alphabetically.

words are called words are called entry wordsentry words

What information can I find What information can I find about a word?about a word? PronunciationPronunciation SpellingSpelling Definition or word meaningDefinition or word meaning information about the wordinformation about the word How to use the word in a sentenceHow to use the word in a sentence Part of speechPart of speech Origins or rootOrigins or root Variant spellings for the same word Variant spellings for the same word

(ax or axe)(ax or axe)

What information can I find What information can I find about a word?about a word?

Synonym/AntonymSynonym/Antonym Prefix /SuffixPrefix /Suffix Forms of verbForms of verb

PronunciationPronunciation

Word MeaningWord Meaning

Part of speech of wordsPart of speech of words

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EvaluationEvaluation

Again read the text above. Then ask and answer the following questions.1. What information does a dictionary give us about a verb word?2. Why are the example sentences given?3. How are new words formed?4. Why are the synonyms and the antonyms given?5. What do we need a dictionary for?

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