Mastering Advanced Dictionary Skills

What kind of information can you find in a dictionary?

• Historical events

• Weather forecasts

• Movie reviews

• Definitions, spelling, and pronunciation

Which word was recognized by the Oxford English Dictionary that relates to Harry Potter?

• Quidditch

• Muggle

• Voldemort

• Hogwarts

What is a major advantage of online dictionaries?

• They are always up to date

• They have fewer words

• They are more expensive

• They are less reliable

What does the bold apostrophe in a dictionary entry indicate?

• The emphasis in the word

• The part of speech

• The origin of the word

• The definition of the word

What part of speech is the word 'facetious'?

• Adjective

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

What does the upside-down 'e' symbol represent in pronunciation?

• Consonant sound

• Schwa sound

• Long vowel sound

• Silent letter

How is the 'a' with two dots above it pronounced?

• Like the 'a' in 'cake'

• Like the 'a' in 'apple'

• Like the 'a' in 'father'

• Like the 'a' in 'cat'

What is the pronunciation trick for remembering the long vowels?

• They have lines over them

• They have dots above them

• They are always at the end of words

• They are always silent

What is the meaning of the word 'schadenfreude'?

• A state of confusion

• A feeling of intense happiness

• Enjoyment derived from the misfortunes of others

• A type of German food

From which language does the word 'schadenfreude' originate?

• Latin

• French

• German

• Spanish