Understanding Bilingual Dictionary Usage

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to use a bilingual dictionary effectively. It begins with an introduction to the purpose and utility of bilingual dictionaries, followed by a detailed explanation of its various parts, such as guide words, entry words, pronunciation, and definitions. The tutorial then offers a step-by-step process for finding words, including tips on navigating guide words and selecting the correct definition when multiple options are available.

Which part of a bilingual dictionary helps you understand how to pronounce a word?

• Guide words.

• Definition.

• Entry word.

• Pronunciation.

What does the 'part of speech' indicate in a bilingual dictionary?

• The word's origin.

• The grammatical category of the word.

• The word's definition.

• The word's pronunciation.

What is the role of the page number in a bilingual dictionary?

• To help locate the guide words.

• To find the entry word.

• To navigate to the correct section.

• To check the pronunciation.

What is the first step in using a bilingual dictionary?

• Open the dictionary and find the letter you need.

• Look for the guide words.

• Read the example sentence.

• Check the pronunciation.

What are guide words used for in a bilingual dictionary?

• To learn the part of speech.

• To understand the pronunciation.

• To locate specific words quickly.

• To find the page number.

If you are searching for the word 'future', which guide words should you look for?

• Words starting with 'f'.

• Words starting with 'fur'.

• Words starting with 'fu'.

• Words starting with 'fut'.

What should you do if multiple guide words start with the same letters?

• Check the pronunciation.

• Choose the first word you see.

• Look for additional letters in the guide words.

• Skip to the next page.

What should you do if you cannot find the word you are looking for?

• Check the guide words again.

• Ask someone for help.

• Look for a synonym.

• Skip to the next page.

What information can you find about a word in a bilingual dictionary?

• Its synonyms.

• Its etymology.

• Its antonyms.

• Its part of speech, pronunciation, definition, and example.

What is the purpose of the example sentence in a bilingual dictionary?

• To show the word's pronunciation.

• To illustrate how the word is used in context.

• To give the word's origin.

• To provide a synonym.