Using a Dictionary

The video tutorial 'Using a Dictionary' explains how dictionaries are organized and how to use them effectively. It covers the arrangement of words in alphabetical order, the role of guide words, and how to find a word's definition, pronunciation, and part of speech. The tutorial provides examples of using guide words to locate words quickly and demonstrates how to interpret dictionary entries. It also includes practice exercises for identifying words based on pronunciation and understanding the meaning of unknown words by replacing them with synonyms. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of dictionaries in learning word meanings, pronunciations, and origins.

What is the primary function of a dictionary?

• To list all words in a language

• To provide synonyms for words

• To translate words into different languages

• To give information about words

What are guide words used for in a dictionary?

• To list synonyms of a word

• To find the pronunciation of a word

• To provide the definition of a word

• To locate a word quickly

In the example given, between which guide words would you find 'recycle'?

• Between record and refer

• Between reform and regular

• Between react and recall

• Between rebuild and reduce

What information is typically found next to the entry word in a dictionary?

• The word's synonyms

• The word's pronunciation

• The word's antonyms

• The word's origin

How are syllables usually separated in dictionary pronunciations?

• By spaces

• By slashes

• By commas

• By hyphens

What is the meaning of the word 'stringent' as used in the example sentence?

• Strict

• Casual

• Lenient

• Flexible

What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word in a sentence?

• Ignore it

• Guess its meaning

• Look it up in a dictionary

• Ask someone else