English Grade 5 Dictionary

1. Different Information
Given to a Word in a
Dictionary Syllabication,
Stress Marks, and
Multiple Meaning of
Words
ENGLISH V

2. In the previous lesson you learned that some
words maybe stressed on the first or second
syllables. Choose a partner. Now pick out a
word from the jar, say it with stress on the first
syllable; your partner will say it with stress on
the second syllable and vice versa.
REVIEW

3. 1. Online Public Access Catalogue
2. Activity 8
1. Ra-Sw
2. Ma-Na
3. Da-Fe
4. In-Ki
5. Ra-Sw
CHECKING OF ASSIGNMENT

4. Motivation
You have been
using the dictionary
for a long time. Do
you know how it
started? Listen as I
tell its story.

5. I am a dictionary /dik’-she-ner-ē/. I don’t
know how you can study without me. I would
like you to know my story.
Thousands of years ago I was handwritten
in Greece. I was called lexicon. That is where
the name lexicographer came from. This is
the name given to a dictionary maker.

6. English dictionaries were slow in getting
started. Sometimes they were just word lists that
teachers wrote for their pupils. One such leader
was Robert Cawdry who published Table
Alphabetical in 1604.
Today however, it is the name of Noah
Webster, an American lexicographer, which is
remembered whenever someone mentions the
dictionary.

7. Presentation
You have learned that words with
the same spelling may have
different meanings depending on
the emphasis placed on a syllable.
This is called stress. Stress is shown
by stress marks.

8. Presentation
The reference material where you
can find the stress, the correct
spelling, pronunciation, syllabication,
and multiple meanings of words is
the dictionary. It is a very important
reference book.

10. Identifying the parts of a Dictionary and their Functions.
Pronunciation
Dictionaries show the pronunciation of
the word. It is the phonetic spelling of
the word that is, a spelling that
represents it as it is sounded. To
interpret these phonetic spelling, a
pronunciation key is provided.

11. Identifying the parts of a Dictionary and their Functions.
Syllabication
Dictionaries also show how words are
divided correctly in syllables. A syllable
is part of a word uttered in a single
vocal impulse. To indicate syllables, a
dot (.) or a light hyphen (-) may be
used.

12. Identifying the parts of a Dictionary and their Functions.
Parts of Speech
In every dictionary, the part or parts of
speech of a word are shown by
appropriate abbreviations; n. noun; adj.
adjective; vt, verb transitive; v.i. verb
intransitive

13. Identifying the parts of a Dictionary and their Functions.
Definition
Most words have several meanings.
Dictionaries present the various
meanings of a word in the order of how
it is used. The meaning is presented
first, followed by other definitions.

14. 1. What is a dictionary?
2. What information does a dictionary give?
3. How can you interpret the phonetic
spelling?
Analysis and Discussion

15. 4. What is the importance of knowing how
to use a dictionary?
5. How will you take care of your dictionary?
Analysis and Discussion

16. Remember
A dictionary is a book that provides
an alphabetically arranged list of
words of a language. It gives an
explanation of the word’s meaning
and use, syllabication and stress
marks.

17. Application
Study the sample entries from a dictionary
(please see chart). Use them to answer the
questions that follow.for  ma  tion (fawr mā shen) n.
the process by which something develops or takes a particular shape
ford (fộrd) n. a shallow place in a body of water that may be crossed
by wading or driving.
for  eign (fộr’en) n. relating to or located outside one’s own
country.
foun  da  tion (foun dā shen) n. the part on which other parts
rest.
fran  tic (fran’tik) adj. very excited; wild with fear or pain.
froth (froth) n. foam, a mass of bubbles in or on a surface of a
liquid.
gal  lery (gal’er ē) n. a room or group of
rooms used to exhibit works of art.
gape (gāp) v. to stare with an open mouth.
gear (gir) n. one of several fixed transmission
settings in a vehicle that determine power or
direction.
ges  ture (jes’ cher) n. a movement of the
body to help express or emphasize a thought
or feeling.
gland (gland) n. an organ in the body that
produces a substance used in or discharged
from the body.

18. formation
for  ma  tion (fawr mā shen) n.
the process by which something develops or
takes a particular shape
ford (fộrd) n. a shallow place in a body of
water that may be crossed by wading or
driving.
for  eign (fộr’en) n. relating to or located
outside one’s own country.
foun  da  tion (foun dā shen) n. the part on
which other parts rest.
fran  tic (fran’tik) adj. very excited; wild with
fear or pain.
froth (froth) n. foam, a mass of bubbles in or
on a surface of a liquid.
gland
gal  lery (gal’er ē) n. a room or
group of rooms used to exhibit works
of art.
gape (gāp) v. to stare with an open
mouth.
gear (gir) n. one of several fixed
transmission settings in a vehicle that
determine power or direction.
ges  ture (jes’ cher) n. a movement
of the body to help express or
emphasize a thought or feeling.
gland (gland) n. an organ in the body
that produces a substance used in or
discharged from the body.
1. What punctuation mark indicates
syllabication?

19. formation
for  ma  tion (fawr mā shen) n.
the process by which something develops or
takes a particular shape
ford (fộrd) n. a shallow place in a body of
water that may be crossed by wading or
driving.
for  eign (fộr’en) n. relating to or located
outside one’s own country.
foun  da  tion (foun dā shen) n. the part on
which other parts rest.
fran  tic (fran’tik) adj. very excited; wild with
fear or pain.
froth (froth) n. foam, a mass of bubbles in or
on a surface of a liquid.
gland
gal  lery (gal’er ē) n. a room or
group of rooms used to exhibit works
of art.
gape (gāp) v. to stare with an open
mouth.
gear (gir) n. one of several fixed
transmission settings in a vehicle that
determine power or direction.
ges  ture (jes’ cher) n. a movement
of the body to help express or
emphasize a thought or feeling.
gland (gland) n. an organ in the body
that produces a substance used in or
discharged from the body.
2. Give the abbreviation of the different parts of
speech.

20. formation
for  ma  tion (fawr mā shen) n.
the process by which something develops or
takes a particular shape
ford (fộrd) n. a shallow place in a body of
water that may be crossed by wading or
driving.
for  eign (fộr’en) n. relating to or located
outside one’s own country.
foun  da  tion (foun dā shen) n. the part on
which other parts rest.
fran  tic (fran’tik) adj. very excited; wild with
fear or pain.
froth (froth) n. foam, a mass of bubbles in or
on a surface of a liquid.
gland
gal  lery (gal’er ē) n. a room or
group of rooms used to exhibit works
of art.
gape (gāp) v. to stare with an open
mouth.
gear (gir) n. one of several fixed
transmission settings in a vehicle that
determine power or direction.
ges  ture (jes’ cher) n. a movement
of the body to help express or
emphasize a thought or feeling.
gland (gland) n. an organ in the body
that produces a substance used in or
discharged from the body.
3. How do you call the word at the top of every
page?

21. formation
for  ma  tion (fawr mā shen) n.
the process by which something develops or
takes a particular shape
ford (fộrd) n. a shallow place in a body of
water that may be crossed by wading or
driving.
for  eign (fộr’en) n. relating to or located
outside one’s own country.
foun  da  tion (foun dā shen) n. the part on
which other parts rest.
fran  tic (fran’tik) adj. very excited; wild with
fear or pain.
froth (froth) n. foam, a mass of bubbles in or
on a surface of a liquid.
gland
gal  lery (gal’er ē) n. a room or
group of rooms used to exhibit works
of art.
gape (gāp) v. to stare with an open
mouth.
gear (gir) n. one of several fixed
transmission settings in a vehicle that
determine power or direction.
ges  ture (jes’ cher) n. a movement
of the body to help express or
emphasize a thought or feeling.
gland (gland) n. an organ in the body
that produces a substance used in or
discharged from the body.
4. What is the function of this word?

22. formation
for  ma  tion (fawr mā shen) n.
the process by which something develops or
takes a particular shape
ford (fộrd) n. a shallow place in a body of
water that may be crossed by wading or
driving.
for  eign (fộr’en) n. relating to or located
outside one’s own country.
foun  da  tion (foun dā shen) n. the part on
which other parts rest.
fran  tic (fran’tik) adj. very excited; wild with
fear or pain.
froth (froth) n. foam, a mass of bubbles in or
on a surface of a liquid.
gland
gal  lery (gal’er ē) n. a room or
group of rooms used to exhibit works
of art.
gape (gāp) v. to stare with an open
mouth.
gear (gir) n. one of several fixed
transmission settings in a vehicle that
determine power or direction.
ges  ture (jes’ cher) n. a movement
of the body to help express or
emphasize a thought or feeling.
gland (gland) n. an organ in the body
that produces a substance used in or
discharged from the body.
5. How does the phonetic spelling in the
dictionary help you?

23. Individual Activity
Write the correct stress marks of the
following words using your dictionary.
Work with your group.
a. elementary
b. committee
c. lieutenant
d. colonel
e. ceremony

24. Individual Activity
Write the correct stress marks of the
following words using your dictionary.
Work with your group.
a. eleméntary
b. committée
c. lieutenánt
d. colónel
e. cerémony

25. Evaluation
Study each dictionary entry.
Then copy the exact meaning of
the italicized word in the
sentence. Write your answer in
the blank. Make the necessary
change in the work form.

26. Evaluation
1. The bunch of flowers will fade if you
leave it long under the sun.
Meaning:____________________________
fade /fād/ fade, fading; 1. become less
bright; lose color 2. lose freshness or
strength; wither 3. die away; disappear.

27. Evaluation
2. My blue jeans faded after they were
washed several times.
Meaning:____________________________
fade /fād/ fade, fading; 1. become less
bright; lose color 2. lose freshness or
strength; wither 3. die away; disappear

28. Evaluation
3. The music started to fade as the car
with the stereo drove away towards
the city.
Meaning:____________________________
fade /fād/ fade, fading; 1. become less
bright; lose color 2. lose freshness or
strength; wither 3. die away; disappear

29. Evaluation
4. The dynamite blast left a huge gulf in
our field.
Meaning:____________________________
gulf /gệlf/ n. 1. a large part of an ocean
or sea that extends into the surrounding
land 2. a very deep break or cut in the
earth 3. vast difference

30. Evaluation
5. The quarrel left a gulf between Percy
and Yoly.
Meaning:____________________________
gulf /gệlf/ n. 1. a large part of an ocean
or sea that extends into the surrounding
land 2. a very deep break or cut in the
earth 3. vast difference

31. Answer
1. The bunch of flowers will fade if you
leave it long under the sun.
Meaning: lose freshness or strength;
wither
2. My blue jeans faded after they were
washed several times.
Meaning: become less bright; lose color

32. Answer
3. The music started to fade as the car
with the stereo drove away towards
the city.
Meaning: die away; disappear
4. The dynamite blast left a huge gulf in
our field.
Meaning: a very deep break or cut in
the earth

33. Answer
5. The quarrel left a gulf between Percy
and Yoly.
Meaning: vast difference

34. ASSIGNMENT
Do Activity 7 on page 24 of your Reading Textbook.
Words Pronunciation Common
Usage
Meaning
adept
adept
bore
bore
close
close
deliberate
deliberate
elder
elder
ə’dept
__________
__________
‘bō(ə)r
__________
klōz
dӛ’lib(ә)rət
dӛlibәrāt
‘eldә(r)
‘eldә(r)
__________
n.
v.
__________
adv.
v.
adj.
__________
adj.
n.
highly skilled
an expert
to make a hole
a tidal wave
near
__________
__________
to discuss
__________
a dark purple shrub