Dictionary quiz

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

   Dictionary 

When to use

NL-EN

EN-NL

Aim

• Refresh your knowledge on how to use a dictionary
• Forming sentences with words from the dictionary 

(Obviously, you can't use a digital dictionary during the exam)

What do you need?

• A Dictionary Dutch to English!
  

Start

1.  Know how your dictionary works > read the directions
2. Dictionaries follow the alphabetical order 
   
3. Open your dictionary and take a close look!
4. What do you notice?

Ready? Let's hear it!

In short:

1. Left upper corner > the first word of the page > scanning

2. Right lower corner > the last word of the page > scanning

3. The alphabet on the side > marked black > current letter

4. Multiple meanings > numbers point out multiple meanings

5. Black boxes > add information 

Task

• You are going to fill in / translate the word in brackets
• Look up the words in your dictionary
• Correct spelling is of vital importance

Questions?

This image shows a tool that trims your
... (nagelriemen)

The technician removes ......... (eelt)
with a pumice stone

A ... (wattenstaafje) can be used for
multiple purposes

Give yourself the perfect trim with these
... (tondeuse)

I can't use that product, it gives
me a ... (uitslag)

I think it is very .... (redelijk)
that you get paid more

I am very (vastberaden) to get this job.

I am (bijzonder) interested in this job listing.

I am (momenteel) working in finance.

Blooket Formal letter