ENGLISH-4 Q1 Mod1 Using-Dictionary-Thesaurus PDF
ENGLISH-4 Q1 Mod1 Using-Dictionary-Thesaurus PDF
ENGLISH-4 Q1 Mod1 Using-Dictionary-Thesaurus PDF
Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila
ENGLISH 4
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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside
other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the
simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit.
Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is important to develop
and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyse conceptually the post-test and apply what you have
learned.
6. Enjoy studying!
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LESSON 1: Using a dictionary to find meaning of
words
EXPECTATIONS
In this module you will learn how to use a dictionary to find meaning of
words.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
• Look up the spelling of words
• Find the syllable division in a word
• Pronounce an unfamiliar word
• Look up words using guide words
• Find meaning of words
• Identify the different parts of a dictionary entry, and find the pieces
of information that you need.
• Answer and do related activities about the topic.
PRE-TEST
DICTIONARY ENTRY
PART OF
PRONUNCIATION
SYLLABLES SPEECH SOURCE/ORIGIN
MEANING#1 MEANING #2
A.
Directions: Use the dictionary entry to answer the questions below.
Write your answer on the line.
1. What is the entry word?____________________________
2. What part of speech is the entry word?______________
3. How many syllables does the word have?____________
4. How do you spell the plural of acrobat?______________
5. Which definition matches the meaning of acrobat in this
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sentence? My friend Cardo wants to pursue his dream to join the
Olympic and become a famous acrobat____________________.
Directions: With the help of your parent alphabetize the words in the
list found in the story. Write on the space provided the correct
sequence of words.
List 1 List2
narrated 1.___________ unfortunately 1._____________
bullied 2.___________ relative 2._____________
nasty 3. __________ broke out 3. ____________
realized 4. __________ parental care 4. ____________
incident 5.___________ consequences 5. ____________
LOOKING BACK
Read the following important details about a dictionary.
USES OF DICTIONARY
• We use a dictionary to look up words
• You may use dictionary to find the meaning of words
• For example, when you do not know the meaning of a word in a
story
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Write briefly your answer based on what you read and previous
knowledge about a dictionary.
1. What is a dictionary?__________________________
2. What are the uses of a dictionary?_______________
3. What are the steps for using a dictionary?_________
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Read the story before doing the dictionary skills activities.
TOKNE THE BULLY
by Rodelio O. Ritual MT-II
ACTIVITIES 1.1
bully
monitored
interventions
transform
responsible
improved
suddenly
future
victims
promised
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B. MAKING A CLASS BOOK
Directions: Choose fifteen words used in the story and write them in
the book. Then write each word under the correct set of guide words
given.
My Classbook
WORD DEFINITION
1. bully
2. victims
3. mingles
4. responsible
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5. promise
6. improved
7. interventions
8. nasty
9. monitored
10.future
REMEMBER
DICTIONARY TERMS
Guide words- words found at the top of each page. The word on the
LEFT side indicates the first word found on the page. The word on the
top RIGHT indicates the last word found on the page.
Part of speech- tells the part of speech that the entry word is. It is
indicated by a variety of letters typed in italics.
Noun Verb
Pronoun Adjective
Adverb Preposition
Interjection Conjunction
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LESSON 2: Using thesaurus to find meaning of
words
EXPECTATIONS
You will use a thesaurus to find synonyms or meanings of words.
Specifically, this module will help you to
• explain the use of a thesaurus
• find the meaning of words or synonyms using thesaurus
• answer and do related activities about the topic
PRETEST
Directions: Read each sentence below. Write a synonym on the line for
each underlined word.
1. My friend has a good personality.______________________
2. That garbage collectors are very important in the
community._________________
3. People who are alike tend to group together.______________
4. Rosa’s question was very long.________________________
5. I thought she gave her mother an expensive gift.___________
6. The people of this nation are all very hospitable.___________
7. I couldn’t be sure that I had heard the president correctly.____
8. We didn’t know if our plan to travel would be possible._______
9. Our trip was full of adventure.__________________________
10. I try to avoid scolding my pupils._______________________
LOOKING BACK
Read the following details about a thesaurus before doing the activities
provided.
WHAT IS A THESAURUS?
A thesaurus is a reference book that contains the
meanings and synonyms of all the words of the
language.
A thesaurus is used on a computer while writing
an e-mail, letter, or paper to find an alternative
meaning for words. For example, repeating the same
word throughout your writing can become repetitive to
a reader, and you could use a thesaurus to get a
synonym of the word.
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STEPS FOR USING A THESAURUS
1. The very first step to using a thesaurus is to choose a word. This
word could be anything as the thesaurus contains the meanings of
all the words.
2. Once you have the word that you want the meaning of, it is time to
search for the meaning
3. Look at the words. These words are either the meanings and
synonyms of that word. Synonyms are the words that have a
similar meaning.
4. When you are done finding the meaning of that word, you can look
for other words as well. Get some other words that you find difficult
and search for their meanings in the thesaurus.
Write briefly your answer based on what you read and previous
knowledge about a thesaurus.
1. What is a thesaurus?________________________
2. What do you find in a thesaurus?_______________
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Read the story before doing the activities about using online sources to
find meaning of words.
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surprise, bundles of one-thousand peso bills were inside it amounting to
five hundred thousand pesos. His heart beats a little faster and he
thought for a while. Then suddenly he decided to turn the taxi back to
the City Hall and he reported to the guard on duty the incident.
Minutes later, the two women who are employees of the City Hall
came full of gratitude on their faces. Mang Raul returned the bag and the
two thanked him wholeheartedly. “You are really a good man, we salute
you for your good heart”, said the two. Mang Raul smiled and said, “my
teacher when I was in Grade Four always tells me that “HONESTY IS
THE BEST POLICY ”, until now it was not erased on my mind. I think
that is the secret or reward why in spite of my age I am still strong and
healthy. “God always protects a man of good character that comes from
the heart” said Mang Raul.
Comprehension Check Up
1. What did Mang Raul notice at the backseat of the taxi?
2. Did Mang Raul return the money to the owner?
3. How did the two passengers react when they saw Mang Raul?
4. Who taught Mang Raul that “ Honesty is the best policy”?
5. If you were Mang Raul would you do the same thing? Why?
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ACTIVITIES 1.2
Act of Honesty
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List of words based
on the drawing Synonyms/Meaning
1.___________________ _______________________________________
2.___________________ _______________________________________
3.___________________ _______________________________________
4.___________________ _______________________________________
5.___________________ _______________________________________
REMEMBER
EXPECTATIONS
You will use online sources to find meaning of words.
Specifically, this module will help you to
• Know the different online sources used to find meanings of
words.
• find meanings or synonyms of words using online sources
• answer and do related tasks about the topic
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PRETEST
LOOKING BACK
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Google Dictionary
Wiktionary
Dictionary.com
The Free Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Online
Oxford Online Dictionary
Visuwords
Wordia
Urban Dictionary
Net Lingo
Answer the following questions based on what you read and your
previous knowledge.
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ACTIVITIES 1.1
A. Directions: Using one of the online sources you have learned find
the short definitions of the following words and part of speech.
B. Directions: Based on the definition you have given to the list of good
values above, choose five from the wordlist and use them in sentences
to describe yourself and family members.
1._________________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________________
3._________________________________________________________________
REMEMBER
4._________________________________________________________________
5._________________________________________________________________
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POST TEST
USING A DICTIONARY
A. Directions: Go back to the story “Honesty From A Good Man’s
Heart”. Pick out ten words and use a dictionary to give the
following information.
B. Directions: For each bold word, circle the word to the right that is
NOT its synonym.
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C. USING ONLINE SOURCES
Directions: Using one of the online sources you have learned find the
synonyms and short definitions of the following words.
1.responsible
2.religious
3.grateful
4.generous
5.obedient
6.patience
7.kind
8.polite
9.respectful
10.lovable
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Name:___________________ Grade &Section:________________
Directions: Write a reflective learning on the use of dictionary, thesaurus and online
sources in finding the meaning of words by answering the questions inside the box.
You may express your answers in a more critical and creative presentation of your
great learning. Have fun and enjoy!
What good
What learnings
character have What is my
can I share with
I developed conclusion on
my family and
from this the lesson?
peers?
lesson?
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Activities1.1A Tokne The Bully Lesson 1:Using a dictionary
PRETEST
1.bul-ly-noun 1.Tokne Answer may vary
2.mon-i-tored-verb 2. Bullied
3.in-ter-ven-tion-Noun 1.acrobat
3.Principal 2.noun
4. trans-form-Verb 3. three
4.Helped/intervened
5. res-pon-si-ble-adjective 4.acrobats
5.yes 5.one that performs at gymnastic feats
6.im-proved-Verb List1
7. sud-den-ly-adverb 6. bullying can cause
1.Bullied’
8. fu-ture-noun problem to victims and 2.Incident
3.narrated
9.vic-tim-noun trouble to the bully 4, nasty
10. prom-ise-noun 7.no, it can hurt physically or 5.realized
List 2
emotionally 1.Brokeout
2.Consequences
3.Parental care
4.Relative’
5.Unfortunately
Activities 1.2 A Lesson 2: Using a Activities1.1B
Answer may vary Thesaurus
1.controlled (Classbook) to be
Pre-Test
2.commuters submitted
3.gazed Answer may vary
4.strikes Activities 1.1C
5.determined 1.fine
Answers may vary
6.appreciaition 2.significant
7.acknowledge
1.quarrelsome
3.class
8.uprightness 2.sufferer
4.lenghty
9.safeguard 3.ramification
10.delete 5.high-priced 4. answerable
6. welcoming 5. assurance, pledge
7.certain 6.enhanced
8.feasible 7. mediation
9.escapade 8. unpleasant
10.angriy reprimanding 9.checked,observed
10. coming
Answer Keys
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C.Post Test B.Post Test A.Post-Test
Answer may vary Answer may vary Answer may vary
1.answerable-having an obligation 1.enormous
to do something 2.enjoyable 1.honesty-noun-hon-es-ty-
2.devout-believing in a religion quality of being honest
3.thankful-showing appreciation of 3.disagreeable
kindness 4.obsolete 2.thought-noun-thought-idea
4.openhanded-showing a readiness
to give
5.pain
6.specail 3.gratitude-noun-grat-i-tude-the
5.compliant-willing to comply with
request/orders quality of being thankful
7.thin
6. tolerance-the capacity to accept
delay or trouble 8.simple 4.policy-noun-pol-i-cy-plans or
7. good-natured-showing a friendly 9.light strategy
or generous consideration or nature 10.short-lived
8. courteous-showing a behavior 5.protects-verb-pro-tect-
that is respectful keefsafe or harm from injury or
9.polite-showing deference or
danger
respect
10. adorable-deserving love or
affection
Activities 1.1A Activity 1.2 C Activities 1.2B
1.verb-to get to or get as far as in
moving, going, traveling, etc.: (Drawing Act of Answer may vary
2.noun- the place to which a person Honesty ) 1.Next door adjoining
or thing travels or is sent: 2.everytime All the time
3.noun= he price of conveyance or
3.Female girls
passage in a bus, train, airplane, or other Lesson 3. Using on-line
vehicle. 4.personality nature
4.noun- a seat at the rear. resources 5.responsibility obligation
5.noun- several objects or a quantity PRE-TEST 6.Earnest sincere
of material gathered or bound together: 7.benefit compensation
6.noun- a statement of money owed 1./ 8.amazement astonishment
for goods or services supplied: 2.x 9/event circumstance
7.verb- to cause to move around on
an axis or about a center; rotate:
3./ 10.accidental unexpected
8.noun- a person working for another 4.x
person or a business firm for pay. 5./
9.adjective-having, showing, or able to
exert great bodily or muscular power; 6.x
physically vigorous or robust: 7.x
10.verb- to go or come back, as to a 8./
former place, position, or state
Activities 1.2B 9./
To be submitted 10./
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