English: Quarter 3 - Module 3 Clarifying and Using Appropriate Expressions and Meaning of Words

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English
Quarter 3 - Module 3
Clarifying and Using

Appropriate Expressions and
Meaning of Words
Lesson Clarifying Meaning of
5 Words Using Dictionaries,
Thesaurus and Online
Resources
The purpose of this module is to give you techniques in clarifying words

using dictionary and thesaurus. All instructions are tailored to help you become more
creative and comfortable with a sense of diversity, sensitivity and become proficient
language learner who is ready to compete not only in the local but also in the global
arena.
What I Need to Know
What Is It
As you look through a dictionary, you will soon notice that many
words have more than one meaning. Whenever you check a word in the
dictionary, read all its meanings.
A Dictionary contains alphabetical lists of words that includes the meaning,

etymology, and pronunciation while the thesaurus is a book that contains
synonyms and even antonyms.
Dictionaries are considered as one of the most resourceful reference materials.

This is because dictionaries are extremely helpful with words. It is a book that contains
all the words from the English language. If you ever feel stuck on a word, you can always
refer to the dictionary to find out the meaning of that word, lists of words and information
about the words.
Dictionaries are credible sources for clarifying the word. They contain accurate
meanings of different words. The best part about a dictionary is that it also provides you
with the assistance of pronouncing a word in the right way, syllabication, accent, history
and meaning of words. It will also tell you the correct way to spell the word. A dictionary
does not contain any errors or faults which is why you can trust it completely. Some
dictionaries also contain examples for the usage of words in sentences.
A dictionary entry contains the succession of meaning of a word and other

useful information. It also gives the correct syllabication and pronunciation of words.
The entry word itself appears in bold print and is divided into syllables. The word
disaster for example, is entered dis - as -ter. Always refer to the entry word whenever
you need to divide a word at the end of a line in writing.
The pronunciation of a word is given in parentheses. Use the symbols and accent
marks in reading the words.
The part of speech of a word is indicated by an abbreviation in bold print. Noun

for example is abbreviated n. and adjective is adj.
If a word has a special form or ending, it is also included in the entry. For
example, the plural form of irregular verbs such as saw, seen, seeing.
The origin or history of a word is given next, usually in brackets. The symbol
means “came from”. Abbreviations such as GR. and L. stand for the languages from
which words came means Greek and Latin. This abbreviation can be found at the front of
the dictionary.
Complete list of abbreviations used in the dictionary can be found at the front.
Here are some abbreviations used in the dictionary entry.

Examples:
OE - Old English adj. - adjective
ME - Middle English adv. - adverb
Gr. - Greek prep. - preposition
L. - Latin conj. - conjunction
Du. - Dutch Ex. - example
Fr. - French e.g. - for example
n. - noun i.e. - that is
v. - verb
A thesaurus is a reference book that contains many different words grouped as

synonyms and antonyms. You can use a thesaurus to find out synonyms and antonyms
for any word
ON ONLINE RESOURCES
1.Internet access- is the ability to connect to the Internet using computer
terminals, computers, and other devices; and to access services such as email
and the World Wide Web (website pages such as dictionary.com, Meriam-
webster.com).
2. Online resources- are helpful tools and platforms in finding meaning of an
unknown or unfamiliar word and in searching information that are available
online.
3. Search- is to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and
thoroughly.
The most popular search engine used to find and clarify meaning of words is the
GOOGLE Scholar. Google Scholar is a free, customized academic search engine
designed specifically for students, tutors, researchers and anyone interested in
academic materials (AOFIRS,2014). Google only favorable when internet is accessible.
Search Box-
this is where
you will type
the word.
This time let us familiarize at least two (2) websites used for searching online meanings.
These are:
1. www.dictionary.com
2. www.merriam-webster.com
Examine these two web pages.
1. Dictionary.com strives to enable and inspire connection, communication,

learning, creativity, and expression in a world powered by words. You can
also download this on your cellphone or simply use your computer or laptop.
Search Box-
this is where
you will type
the word/s.
https://www.dictionary.com/
2. Merriam-Webster.com dictionary has been a provider of language
information or meanings of words.
Search Box-
this is where
you will type
the word/s.
The advantage of these two online dictionary apps is it can be downloaded and
installed in your gadget so when internet is not accessible, they can be used offline.
What I Have Learned
Answer the task below to show your learnings from this lesson.
Part A. ON DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS

Directions: A. Identify the meaning of the underlined words. Choose from the word
pool below.
unruly non-judgmental industrious

bright modest
_____ 1. Denise is really brilliant. She gets perfect almost every exam in class.
_____ 2. Matthew is broadminded. He sees to it that he looks into all sides of the
issue before making conclusions about people and events.
_____ 3. Many hate rowdy boys and girls because they disrupt classroom activities
with their noise and disorderly behavior.
_____ 4. Rowena is one of the humblest friend I know because she never brags
about her intelligence and wealth. She even finds time to help the poor and
the needy.
_____ 5. Mario is a very diligent person! Before coming to class every morning he
goes to the market to deliver some of the rice cakes his mom cooks. In
addition, he never absents from school.
B. Choose the letter of the word that corresponds to the antonym of the word on the left.
Example:
jolly A. happy B. glad C. cheerful D. gloomy
6. energetic A. lively B. lazy C. active D. dynamic

7. honest A. frank B. truthful C. insincere D. genuine
8. brave A. cowardly B. valiant C. fearless D. daring
C. Directions: Group together the words that are usually associated or connected with
the word on the left. Choose from the words inside the box.
tall stout
round high
chunky leggy
fat gigantic
Examples: tall, _leggy_, _high_, _gigantic_
stout, _fat__, _round_, _chunky_
9. boastful, ________, __________, ______

10. lazy, _______, ________, ________
idle slow tardy

analytical curious
inquisitive rude
arrogant proud
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Clarifying and Using

The purpose of this module is to give you techniques in clarifying words

What I Need to Know

A Dictionary contains alphabetical lists of words that includes the meaning,

Dictionaries are considered as one of the most resourceful reference materials.

A dictionary entry contains the succession of meaning of a word and other

The part of speech of a word is indicated by an abbreviation in bold print. Noun

Here are some abbreviations used in the dictionary entry.

A thesaurus is a reference book that contains many different words grouped as

Examine these two web pages.

1. Dictionary.com strives to enable and inspire connection, communication,

What I Have Learned

Part A. ON DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS

unruly non-judgmental industrious

6. energetic A. lively B. lazy C. active D. dynamic

Examples: tall, _leggy_, _high_, _gigantic_

stout, _fat__, _round_, _chunky_

9. boastful, ________, __________, ______

idle slow tardy

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