{"id":588,"date":"2022-04-19T09:02:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=588"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:08:50","slug":"e-cc-7-use-dictionary-definitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-cc-7-use-dictionary-definitions\/","title":{"rendered":"E- CC.7 Use dictionary definitions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use dictionary definitions<\/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\/DAGyG9ofbK4\/ocCZnABtG5kbVwq3UL95MQ\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGyG9ofbK4&#x2F;ocCZnABtG5kbVwq3UL95MQ&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGyG9ofbK4&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V.4 Use Dictionary Definitions<\/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-869a5c0b6b78055316c8d0186252dcbd\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>key notes :<\/strong><\/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 dictionary is a <strong>special book<\/strong> that lists words in <strong>alphabetical order<\/strong> and tells you what they <strong>mean<\/strong>. It&#8217;s like a treasure chest full of word secrets! Dictionaries can also show you how to <strong>pronounce<\/strong> a word and sometimes even tell you where the word comes from.<\/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>Why Use a Dictionary?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a dictionary helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand new words:<\/strong> When you come across a word you don&#8217;t know, a dictionary can tell you its meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve your vocabulary:<\/strong> By learning new words, you can become a better reader and writer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your spelling:<\/strong> Dictionaries show you the correct way to spell words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn about word origins:<\/strong> Discover where words come from and how they have changed over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 to Use a Dictionary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some easy steps to use a dictionary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find the word:<\/strong> Dictionaries are in <strong>alphabetical order<\/strong>. This means words are arranged from A to Z.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look at the guide words:<\/strong> At the top of each page, you&#8217;ll see <strong>guide words<\/strong>. These words tell you the first and last word on that page. This helps you find your word faster!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the definition:<\/strong> The dictionary entry will give you the <strong>meaning<\/strong> of the word. It may give you more than one meaning, so choose the one that fits best in the sentence you are reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for examples:<\/strong> Some dictionaries give you <strong>examples<\/strong> of 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> The dictionary might show you how to <strong>say<\/strong> the word correctly, using special symbols. Don&#8217;t worry too much about the symbols for now, just try to sound it out!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Practice Time!<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s practice using a dictionary. Use a dictionary to answer the questions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does the word &#8216;gleaming&#8217; mean?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you spell the word &#8216;necessary&#8217;?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is another word for &#8216;happy&#8217; (a synonym)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the word &#8216;fragrant&#8217; in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What part of speech is the word &#8216;quickly&#8217; (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun exploring the world of words!<\/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>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In these notes, we learned what a dictionary is, why it&#8217;s helpful, and how to use it. Remember, a dictionary is a fantastic tool for understanding words and improving your language skills! Keep practicing, and you&#8217;ll become a word expert in no time!<\/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<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Look at this sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Did you&nbsp;<strong>follow<\/strong>&nbsp;the directions when you tried to put the table together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Select the definition of&nbsp;follow&nbsp;that the sentence uses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"yui_3_18_1_1_1746419946336_1053\"><strong>follow<\/strong>&nbsp;\\<strong>fol<\/strong> oh\\&nbsp;<em>verb<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>following,&nbsp;followed<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;after&nbsp;someone:&nbsp;<em>He&nbsp;followed&nbsp;Floyd&nbsp;outside.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;along&nbsp;a&nbsp;path&nbsp;or&nbsp;road:&nbsp;<em>We&nbsp;followed&nbsp;the&nbsp;path&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;forest.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;act&nbsp;in&nbsp;agreement&nbsp;with:&nbsp;<em>Please&nbsp;listen&nbsp;carefully&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;the&nbsp;directions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-cc-7-use-dictionary-definitions\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\" title = \"QUIZ START\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Look at this sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The meat sauce at Betty&#8217;s Diner is a little too&nbsp;<strong>thin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Select the definition of&nbsp;<strong>thin<\/strong>&nbsp;that the sentence uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"yui_3_18_1_1_1746420445237_1049\"><strong>thin<\/strong>&nbsp;\\<strong>thin<\/strong>\\&nbsp;<em>adjective<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>thinner,&nbsp;thinnest<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp;not&nbsp;thick&nbsp;or&nbsp;wide:&nbsp;<em>I&nbsp;wonder&nbsp;what&#8217;s&nbsp;inside&nbsp;that&nbsp;thin&nbsp;package.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;not&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;or&nbsp;overweight:&nbsp;<em>All&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;runners&nbsp;are&nbsp;thin&nbsp;and&nbsp;fit.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp;watery&nbsp;or&nbsp;runny:&nbsp;<em>The&nbsp;turkey&nbsp;gravy&nbsp;was&nbsp;too&nbsp;thin.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-cc-7-use-dictionary-definitions\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\" title = \"QUIZ START\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Look at this sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Arthur practised hitting the&nbsp;<strong>high<\/strong>&nbsp;notes on his flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Select the definition of&nbsp;<strong>high<\/strong>&nbsp;that the sentence uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"yui_3_18_1_1_1746421916735_1079\"><strong>high<\/strong>&nbsp;\\<strong>hahy<\/strong>\\&nbsp;<em>adjective<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>higher,&nbsp;highest<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp;very&nbsp;tall:&nbsp;<em>Their&nbsp;garden&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;high&nbsp;fence&nbsp;all&nbsp;around&nbsp;it.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;a&nbsp;large&nbsp;distance&nbsp;above&nbsp;the&nbsp;ground:&nbsp;<em>The&nbsp;aeroplane&nbsp;flew&nbsp;high&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;sky.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp;having&nbsp;an&nbsp;elevated&nbsp;pitch:&nbsp;<em>The&nbsp;little&nbsp;girl&nbsp;sings&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;high&nbsp;voice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-cc-7-use-dictionary-definitions\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\" title = \"QUIZ START\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Look at this sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Dad checks his&nbsp;<strong>weight<\/strong>&nbsp;and blood pressure every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Select the definition of&nbsp;<strong>weight<\/strong>&nbsp;that the sentence uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"yui_3_18_1_1_1746422047111_1118\"><strong>weight<\/strong>&nbsp;\\<strong>weyt<\/strong>\\&nbsp;<em>noun<\/em>&nbsp;<em>pl<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>weights<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp;how&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;something&nbsp;is:&nbsp;<em>The&nbsp;nurse&nbsp;measured&nbsp;my&nbsp;weight&nbsp;and&nbsp;height.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;a&nbsp;piece&nbsp;of&nbsp;metal&nbsp;used&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;out&nbsp;how&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;something&nbsp;else&nbsp;is:&nbsp;<em>Balance&nbsp;the&nbsp;weights&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;scale.<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp;a&nbsp;piece&nbsp;of&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;metal&nbsp;that&nbsp;some&nbsp;people&nbsp;lift&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;their&nbsp;bodies&nbsp;strong:&nbsp;<em>Ms&nbsp;Hill&nbsp;is&nbsp;fit&nbsp;because&nbsp;she&nbsp;lifts&nbsp;weights.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><div class = \"hdq_quiz_wrapper\"><a href = \"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-cc-7-use-dictionary-definitions\/\" rel=\"noamphtml\" class = \"hdq_quiz_start hdq_button button\" role = \"button\" title = \"QUIZ START\">QUIZ START<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Look at this sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Roza brushed the horse&#8217;s mane, tail, and&nbsp;<strong>coat<\/strong>&nbsp;until they were smooth and shiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Select the definition of&nbsp;<strong>coat<\/strong>&nbsp;that the sentence uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" 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