{"id":586,"date":"2022-04-19T09:02:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=586"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:06:34","slug":"e-cc-6-use-dictionary-entries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-cc-6-use-dictionary-entries\/","title":{"rendered":"E- CC.6 Use dictionary entries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use dictionary entries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGx3NBQQu0\/FIuApmKMxrHC3YC3xHKX8g\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGx3NBQQu0&#x2F;FIuApmKMxrHC3YC3xHKX8g&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGx3NBQQu0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th Class &#8211; Use Dictionary Entries<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-d0fb96e0cab0bc0753502a01f1323d54\" style=\"color:#74008d\">Key Notes : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is a Dictionary?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>dictionary<\/strong> is a special book that tells you what words mean. It&#8217;s like a word expert! Dictionaries help us understand new words and use them correctly. They also tell us how to spell words and sometimes even how to say them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>How is a Dictionary Organized?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dictionaries are organized in <strong>alphabetical order<\/strong>. This means the words are listed from A to Z, just like in the alphabet song! This helps us find words quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parts of a Dictionary Entry<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each word in the dictionary has its own special spot called a <strong>dictionary entry<\/strong>. A dictionary entry usually has these parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Word:<\/strong> The word itself (e.g., <em>happy<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> How to say the word (e.g., <em>\u02c8hap\u0113<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part of Speech:<\/strong> What kind of word it is (e.g., <em>adjective<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> What the word means (e.g., <em>feeling pleasure or joy<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example Sentence:<\/strong> A sentence showing how to use the word (e.g., <em>She was very happy.<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find the Word:<\/strong> Look for the word you want to learn about in the dictionary. Remember to look in alphabetical order!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the Definition:<\/strong> Read the definition to understand what the word means. Sometimes a word can have more than one meaning, so read all the definitions carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look at the Example Sentence:<\/strong> The example sentence shows you how to use the word in a sentence. This can help you understand the meaning even better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the Pronunciation:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re not sure how to say the word, look at the pronunciation guide. It uses special symbols to show you how to pronounce the word correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use guide words:<\/strong> Guide words at the top of each page tell you the first and last word on that page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use your finger:<\/strong> Point to the words as you read them to help you focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice regularly:<\/strong> The more you use a dictionary, the better you&#8217;ll become at finding and understanding words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dictionaries are important tools for learning new words, understanding their meanings, and using them correctly. Remember to use the alphabetical order and the different parts of a dictionary entry to help you find the information you need. Happy word exploring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/69203\/282\/352\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-182.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8711\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/97064\/785\/362\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8712\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-04b64f86ff118b1607ae81bfb4a6f533\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>list of &#8221; Use dictionary entries &#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Word<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Able<\/td><td>Having the power or skill to do something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Act<\/td><td>To do something or take action<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Add<\/td><td>To put things together; to increase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><td>How old someone or something is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air<\/td><td>The invisible gas we breathe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Answer<\/td><td>A reply to a question<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animal<\/td><td>A living creature that is not a plant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple<\/td><td>A round fruit with red or green skin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ask<\/td><td>To say something in order to get an answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bad<\/td><td>Not good; wrong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ball<\/td><td>A round object used in games<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bark<\/td><td>The outer covering of a tree<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bath<\/td><td>Washing the body in water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bear<\/td><td>A large, heavy animal with thick fur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beat<\/td><td>To hit something repeatedly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bed<\/td><td>A piece of furniture for sleeping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bee<\/td><td>A flying insect that makes honey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bell<\/td><td>A hollow object that makes a sound when struck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best<\/td><td>Better than all others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Big<\/td><td>Large in size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bird<\/td><td>An animal with feathers and wings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black<\/td><td>The color of coal or the night sky<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blue<\/td><td>A color like the sky or sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat<\/td><td>A small vessel used on water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Book<\/td><td>A set of written pages bound together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Box<\/td><td>A container with flat sides and a lid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boy<\/td><td>A male child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bright<\/td><td>Giving off lots of light; smart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build<\/td><td>To make or put together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bump<\/td><td>To hit something by accident<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Busy<\/td><td>Doing many things; not free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cake<\/td><td>A sweet baked dessert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call<\/td><td>To shout or speak loudly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camp<\/td><td>A place to stay outdoors in tents or cabins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Car<\/td><td>A vehicle with wheels that moves on roads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Care<\/td><td>To look after or be concerned<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cat<\/td><td>A small pet with fur and whiskers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chair<\/td><td>A seat for one person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clean<\/td><td>Not dirty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Climb<\/td><td>To go up something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cold<\/td><td>Not warm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Come<\/td><td>To move toward someone or something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cool<\/td><td>A little cold in a nice way<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corn<\/td><td>A yellow vegetable that grows on a stalk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cow<\/td><td>A farm animal that gives milk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cry<\/td><td>To produce tears from the eyes when sad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cup<\/td><td>A small container used for drinking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cut<\/td><td>To divide with a sharp tool<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dance<\/td><td>To move to music<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dark<\/td><td>Having little or no light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day<\/td><td>The time when it is light outside<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deep<\/td><td>Far down from the top or surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dog<\/td><td>A common four-legged pet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Door<\/td><td>A flat object used to close an opening<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down<\/td><td>Toward a lower place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td>To make a picture using a pencil or pen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dress<\/td><td>A piece of clothing worn by girls or women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drop<\/td><td>To let something fall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dry<\/td><td>Not wet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duck<\/td><td>A bird that swims and quacks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eat<\/td><td>To put food in the mouth and chew<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egg<\/td><td>A round object laid by birds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eye<\/td><td>The part of the body used for seeing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Face<\/td><td>The front part of the head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td>To drop from a higher to a lower place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Farm<\/td><td>A place where crops are grown or animals are raised<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast<\/td><td>Moving quickly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fat<\/td><td>Having a lot of body weight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feed<\/td><td>To give food to someone or something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feel<\/td><td>To touch or experience emotion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire<\/td><td>Flames that give heat and light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fish<\/td><td>An animal that lives in water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floor<\/td><td>The bottom surface of a room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flower<\/td><td>A colorful part of a plant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fly<\/td><td>To move through the air<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food<\/td><td>Something people or animals eat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foot<\/td><td>The bottom part of the leg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full<\/td><td>Holding as much as possible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fun<\/td><td>Enjoyment or amusement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Game<\/td><td>Something you play for fun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gift<\/td><td>Something you give to someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Girl<\/td><td>A female child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Give<\/td><td>To hand something to someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glass<\/td><td>A hard, clear material or a container for drinks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Go<\/td><td>To move from one place to another<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good<\/td><td>Nice; right<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Green<\/td><td>The color of grass or leaves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hand<\/td><td>The part of the body at the end of the arm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Happy<\/td><td>Feeling joy or pleasure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hard<\/td><td>Not soft; difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hat<\/td><td>A covering for the head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Head<\/td><td>The top part of the body with the face<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hear<\/td><td>To use the ears to listen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Help<\/td><td>To assist someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hill<\/td><td>A raised area of land<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home<\/td><td>A place where a person lives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hop<\/td><td>To jump on one foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hot<\/td><td>Having a high temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>House<\/td><td>A building where people live<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/69203\/282\/352\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-182.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8711\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/97064\/785\/362\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8712\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use dictionary entries 4th Class &#8211; 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