Reading - Dictionary intro

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Goals:

- Get to know the dictionary!

- Vocab check - what is the question asking you?

- Put into practice!

dictionary; a malevolant literary device for cramping the growth of a language...

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

Who is in charge of adding words to the dictionary?

1. Teachers
2. Lexicographers
3. Writers
4. Politicians

When is a dictionary finished being written?

1. When another dictionary is published
2. December 31st
3. Until the next edition
4. Never

How many words does the English language have?

1. Around 20 000
2. Around 50 000
3. Around 100 000
4. Around 1000 000

Which language does not change?

1. baby talk
2. Mandarin
3. dead languages
4. Sign language

Are dictionaries objective collections of words? Why?

What is the difference between "prescriptive" definitions and definitions that are "documented"

Give the Dutch translation of the word "profanity" according to your dictionary.

Dictionary practice

In pairs, use your dictionary to help you work out the following tasks. 

Put the words in each row in alphabetical order:

handy

hard

hand

heat

heart

history

headache

highlights

hyperbolic

habitual

All of these words are parts of the body (nouns). Which of the words are also verbs?

arm-head-leg-eye-stomach-hand-toe-thumb

Which one is the odd one out in each row? Why? Write your explanation.
1. elm - daffodil - pine - beech
2. cod - sardine - hake - fern
3. steak - beak- freak- geek

Are these words American English or British English? Write AE or BE
biscuit
vacation
lorry
holiday