Dictionary Skills

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Transcript of Dictionary Skills

What can you learn form

your dictionary?

How to use your

dictionary?

Exercise:1. Spelling

Give the American spelling for these words:

i. Centre ii. Favourable

Give the other verb forms for these words:

i. Speak ii. Fly

Give the plural form for these words:

i. Phenomenon ii. deer

2. Meaning

Give the British equivalent to these American English words:

i. Elevator ii. Trunk (of car)

iii. Faucet iv. Truck

1. Phrasal verbs

Give the meaning of these words :

i. look into sth ii. Break into sth

iii. Put out sth iv. Take after sb

2. Phrases and Idioms

Give the meaning of these words :

i. Cry over spilt milk

ii. Not much of a cook

iii. Breaking and entering

iv. Fair and square