Unit two
My Study Guide
My Study Guide
Textual Dictionary
English for Today Class Seven · Every word below is taken from this chapter, and meanings are given in clear English.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (DIK-shuh-nair-ee) | A book that gives word meanings and other information. | wordbook; lexicon | — | Do you have a dictionary? |
| alphabet (AL-fuh-bet) | The complete set of letters used in a language. | letters; ABC | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. |
| confused (kuhn-FYOOZD) | Unable to understand or decide clearly. | puzzled; uncertain | clear; certain | I often get confused when I see many signs. |
| arranged (uh-RAYNJD) | Placed in a particular order. | ordered; organised | disordered; mixed | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. |
| contents (KON-tents) | The subjects or chapters included in a book. | material; topics | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. |
| chapter (CHAP-ter) | A main division of a book. | section; part | whole; entirety | The table shows which chapters are in the book. |
| topic (TOP-ik) | The subject being discussed or written about. | subject; theme | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. |
| writer (RY-ter) | A person who writes a book, essay, or other text. | author; penman | reader | The table of contents may name the writers of different chapters. |
| page (PAYJ) | One side of a leaf in a book. | leaf; sheet | — | The table shows which page a reader should open. |
This table contains 9 words from the chapter.
1. How to Use This Sheet
Study Tips
- Read the chapter before using this sheet.
- Cover the meaning column and test yourself.
- Say each word aloud and check its pronunciation.
- Use the example sentences for writing practice.
- Review the synonyms and antonyms after learning each word.
- Use the key points to revise the main ideas of the chapter.
Textual Dictionary
The following words are taken from the chapter.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (DIK-shuh-nair-ee) | A book that gives word meanings and other information. | wordbook; lexicon | — | Do you have a dictionary? |
| alphabet (AL-fuh-bet) | The complete set of letters used in a language. | letters; ABC | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. |
| confused (kuhn-FYOOZD) | Unable to understand or decide clearly. | puzzled; uncertain | clear; certain | I often get confused when I see many signs. |
| arranged (uh-RAYNJD) | Placed in a particular order. | ordered; organised | disordered; mixed | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. |
| contents (KON-tents) | The subjects or chapters included in a book. | material; topics | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. |
| chapter (CHAP-ter) | A main division of a book. | section; part | whole; entirety | The table shows which chapters are in the book. |
| topic (TOP-ik) | The subject being discussed or written about. | subject; theme | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. |
| writer (RY-ter) | A person who writes a book, essay, or other text. | author; penman | reader | The table of contents may name the writers of different chapters. |
| page (PAYJ) | One side of a leaf in a book. | leaf; sheet | — | The table shows which page a reader should open. |
This table contains 9 words from the chapter.
◆ Key Points
- A dictionary gives word meanings and other information.
- Words in a dictionary are arranged in alphabetic order.
- The first letter helps a reader begin looking up a word.
- Following letters help a reader compare words with the same first letter.
- A dictionary page may show spelling, pronunciation, meaning, examples and grammatical information.
- A table of contents shows the subjects or chapters included in a book.
- The numbers on the right-hand side of a table of contents show page numbers.
- A table of contents helps a reader find a particular topic quickly.
- A table of contents may name the writers of different chapters.
- Some books organise topics into units and lessons, while others show only chapters.
2. Key Words - Main Table (1-15)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (ডিকশনারি) | A book that gives word meanings and other information. | wordbook | — | Do you have a dictionary? |
| confused (কনফিউজড) | Unable to understand or decide clearly. | puzzled; uncertain | clear; certain | I often get confused. |
| alphabet (অ্যালফাবেট) | The complete set of letters used in a language. | letters | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. |
| arranged (অ্যারেঞ্জড) | Placed in a particular order. | ordered; organised | — | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. |
| words (ওয়ার্ডস) | Units of language used to express meaning. | terms | — | The words in bold are written one after another. |
| order (অর্ডার) | A particular arrangement or sequence. | system; arrangement | — | The words follow an order like the alphabet. |
| contents (কনটেন্টস) | The subjects or chapters included in a book. | subjects; chapters | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. |
| chapters (চ্যাপ্টার্স) | Main divisions of a book. | sections; parts | — | The table shows which chapters are in the book. |
| topic (টপিক) | The subject being discussed or written about. | subject; theme | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. |
| reader (রিডার) | A person who reads a book or text. | — | — | The table shows which page a reader should open. |
| page (পেইজ) | One side of a leaf in a book. | leaf; sheet | — | Let’s start with a page from a dictionary. |
| writer (রাইটার) | A person who writes a book or other text. | — | — | The table of contents may name the writers. |
| lesson (লেসন) | A part of a unit that teaches a particular subject. | — | — | We studied two lessons in this unit. |
| units (ইউনিটস) | Larger parts of a book that contain lessons. | — | — | Some books organise topics into units and lessons. |
| information (ইনফরমেশন) | Facts or details given about something. | — | — | A dictionary gives word meanings and other information. |
This table contains 15 words from the chapter.
◆ Key Points
- A dictionary gives word meanings and other information.
- Words in a dictionary are arranged in alphabetic order.
- The first letter helps a reader begin looking up a word.
- Following letters help a reader compare words with the same first letter.
- A dictionary page may show spelling, pronunciation, meaning, examples and grammatical information.
- A table of contents shows the subjects or chapters included in a book.
- The numbers on the right-hand side of a table of contents show page numbers.
- A table of contents helps a reader find a particular topic quickly.
- A table of contents may name the writers of different chapters.
- Some books organise topics into units and lessons, while others show only chapters.
3. Key Words - Main Table (16-30)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| outcomes (OUT-kumz) | Results or abilities expected after learning. | results; effects | causes; beginnings | The learning outcomes include looking up words in a dictionary. |
| dialogue (DYE-uh-log) | A conversation between two or more people. | conversation; talk | silence; monologue | The dialogue begins with the teacher asking about a dictionary. |
| pronunciation (pro-nun-see-AY-shun) | The way a word is spoken. | speech; articulation | silence; mispronunciation | A dictionary page can show the pronunciation of a word. |
| abbreviations (uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz) | Shortened forms of words or names. | short forms; contractions | full forms; expansions | The dictionary page gives information through signs and abbreviations. |
| grammatical (gruh-MAT-ih-kul) | Related to the rules and structure of a language. | linguistic; language-based | ungrammatical; incorrect | A dictionary may provide grammatical information. |
| countable (KOWN-tuh-bul) | Able to be counted as separate items. | numbered; measurable | uncountable; mass | The dictionary can show whether a noun is countable. |
| uncountable (un-KOWN-tuh-bul) | Not normally counted as separate items. | mass; non-count | countable; numbered | The page may show whether a noun is uncountable. |
| organised (OR-guh-nyzd) | Arranged or managed in a planned way. | arranged; orderly | disorganised; confused | Mrs Barua is very organised. |
| particular (puh-TIK-yuh-luh) | Specific or clearly chosen. | specific; certain | general; ordinary | A reader can find a particular topic in the book. |
| definitions (def-uh-NISH-unz) | Explanations of the meanings of words. | meanings; explanations | questions; mysteries | The students look at the definitions of words in the dictionary. |
| introduction (in-truh-DUK-shun) | The opening part of a book or subject. | opening; beginning | conclusion; ending | Introduction: An American Time Capsule appears in the table of contents. |
| research (REE-surch) | Careful study to discover information. | study; investigation | ignorance; neglect | A table of contents may belong to a research paper. |
| bachelor (BACH-uh-luh) | A person with a Bachelor's degree, or a man who has never married. | graduate; unmarried man | married man; — | The dictionary page includes the word bachelor. |
| informal (in-FOR-mul) | Suitable for relaxed or ordinary communication. | casual; relaxed | formal; official | The dictionary gives information about whether a word is informal. |
| possibilities (poss-uh-BIL-uh-teez) | Different things that may happen or be chosen. | options; choices | certainties; impossibilities | The letter B can represent the second of two or more possibilities. |
This table contains 15 words from the chapter.
◆ Key Points
- The learning outcomes state that students should learn to look up words in a dictionary.
- A dictionary page may show spelling, pronunciation, meanings, examples and grammatical information.
- Words in the dictionary page are arranged according to an alphabetic order.
- The first letter and the following letters help a reader find a word quickly.
- A dictionary may identify parts of speech, plurals, irregular verbs, and countable or uncountable nouns.
- A table of contents shows the subjects or chapters included in a book.
- The numbers on the right-hand side of a table of contents show page numbers.
- A table of contents may name the writers of different chapters or subjects.
- Some books organise topics into units and lessons, while others show only chapters.
- Dictionary entries may include formal or informal information and abbreviations.
4. Subject Terms and Definitions
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (ডিকশনারি) | A book that gives word meanings and other information. | wordbook; lexicon | — | Do you have a dictionary? তোমার কি একটি অভিধান আছে? |
| alphabet (অ্যালফাবেট) | The complete set of letters used in a language. | letters; ABC | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. B ইংরেজি বর্ণমালার দ্বিতীয় অক্ষর। |
| pronunciation (প্রোনানসিয়েশন) | The way a word is spoken. | speech; articulation | silence; mispronunciation | A dictionary page can show the pronunciation of a word. অভিধানের একটি পৃষ্ঠায় একটি শব্দের উচ্চারণ দেখানো থাকতে পারে। |
| abbreviation (অ্যাব্রিভিয়েশন) | A shortened form of a word or name. | short form; contraction | full form; expansion | BA is the abbreviation for “Bachelor of Arts”. BA হলো “Bachelor of Arts”-এর সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপ। |
| grammatical (গ্রাম্যাটিক্যাল) | Related to the rules and structure of a language. | linguistic; language-based | ungrammatical; incorrect | A dictionary may provide grammatical information. একটি অভিধান ব্যাকরণগত তথ্য দিতে পারে। |
| countable (কাউন্টেবল) | Able to be counted as separate items. | numbered; measurable | uncountable; mass | The dictionary can show whether a noun is countable. অভিধান দেখাতে পারে কোনো বিশেষ্য গণনাযোগ্য কি না। |
| uncountable (আনকাউন্টেবল) | Not normally counted as separate items. | mass; non-count | countable; numbered | The page may show whether a noun is uncountable. পৃষ্ঠাটি দেখাতে পারে কোনো বিশেষ্য অগণনীয় কি না। |
| table of contents (টেবিল অভ কনটেন্টস) | A list showing the subjects or chapters included in a book. | contents page; chapter list | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. সূচিপত্র একটি বইয়ে কী অন্তর্ভুক্ত আছে তা দেখায়। |
| chapter (চ্যাপ্টার) | A main division of a book. | section; part | whole; entirety | The table shows which chapters are in the book. সূচিপত্রে বইয়ে কোন কোন অধ্যায় আছে তা দেখানো হয়। |
| topic (টপিক) | The subject being discussed or written about. | subject; theme | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. একজন পাঠক দ্রুত একটি নির্দিষ্ট বিষয় খুঁজে পেতে পারেন। |
| writer (রাইটার) | A person who writes a book or other text. | author; penman | reader | The table of contents may name the writers. সূচিপত্রে লেখকদের নাম থাকতে পারে। |
| page (পেইজ) | One side of a leaf in a book. | leaf; sheet | — | The table shows which page a reader should open. সূচিপত্রে পাঠকের কোন পৃষ্ঠা খোলা উচিত তা দেখানো হয়। |
◆ Key Points
- A dictionary gives word meanings and other information.
- Words in a dictionary are arranged in alphabetic order.
- The first letter helps a reader begin looking up a word.
- Following letters help a reader compare words with the same first letter.
- A dictionary page may show spelling, pronunciation, meaning, examples and grammatical information.
- A dictionary may identify parts of speech, plurals, irregular verbs, and countable or uncountable nouns.
- A table of contents shows the subjects or chapters included in a book.
- The numbers on the right-hand side of a table of contents show page numbers.
- A table of contents helps a reader find a particular topic quickly.
- A table of contents may name the writers of different chapters.
- Some books organise topics into units and lessons, while others show only chapters.
- Dictionary entries may include formal or informal information and abbreviations.
5. Words in Context
Rupa and Ananda learned how to use a dictionary. They saw that the words were arranged according to the alphabet. The page showed spelling, pronunciation, meanings and useful signs. They understood that words are arranged in a clear order so that a reader can find information quickly. Later, Rupa explained that a table of contents lists the topics and chapters of a book.
Read the connected passage first. Then use the table to revise the meaning, related words and use of each bold word.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (ডিকশনারি) | শব্দের অর্থ ও অন্যান্য তথ্য দেওয়া বই (a book that gives word meanings and other information) | wordbook (শব্দকোষ); lexicon (অভিধান) | — | Rupa has a dictionary. রূপার একটি অভিধান আছে। |
| alphabet (অ্যালফাবেট) | কোনো ভাষায় ব্যবহৃত সব অক্ষরের সমষ্টি (the complete set of letters used in a language) | letters (অক্ষরসমূহ); ABC (বর্ণমালা) | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. B ইংরেজি বর্ণমালার দ্বিতীয় অক্ষর। |
| arranged (অ্যারেঞ্জড) | একটি নির্দিষ্ট ক্রমে সাজানো (placed in a particular order) | ordered (সুশৃঙ্খল); organised (সাজানো) | disordered (অগোছালো); mixed (মিশ্রিত) | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. শব্দগুলো বর্ণানুক্রমে সাজানো। |
| pronunciation (প্রোনানসিয়েশন) | কোনো শব্দ উচ্চারণের পদ্ধতি (the way a word is spoken) | speech (বক্তব্য); articulation (উচ্চারণ) | silence (নীরবতা); mispronunciation (ভুল উচ্চারণ) | A dictionary page can show the pronunciation of a word. অভিধানের একটি পৃষ্ঠায় একটি শব্দের উচ্চারণ দেখানো থাকতে পারে। |
| meanings (মিনিংস) | শব্দ বা বাক্যের বোঝানো বিষয় (the ideas expressed by words) | definitions (সংজ্ঞা); senses (অর্থসমূহ) | — | The dictionary gives word meanings. অভিধান শব্দের অর্থ দেয়। |
| signs (সাইনস) | তথ্য বোঝানোর চিহ্ন (marks used to give information) | symbols (প্রতীক); marks (চিহ্ন) | — | The dictionary page uses signs and abbreviations. অভিধানের পৃষ্ঠায় চিহ্ন ও সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপ ব্যবহার করা হয়। |
| table of contents (টেবিল অভ কনটেন্টস) | একটি বইয়ের বিষয় বা অধ্যায়ের তালিকা (a list of the subjects or chapters in a book) | contents page (সূচিপত্রের পৃষ্ঠা); chapter list (অধ্যায়ের তালিকা) | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. সূচিপত্র একটি বইয়ে কী অন্তর্ভুক্ত আছে তা দেখায়। |
| topics (টপিকস) | আলোচিত বা লিখিত বিষয়সমূহ (subjects being discussed or written about) | subjects (বিষয়সমূহ); themes (ভাব বা বিষয়বস্তু) | — | Some books organise topics into units and lessons. কিছু বইয়ে বিষয়গুলো ইউনিট ও পাঠে সাজানো থাকে। |
| reader (রিডার) | যে ব্যক্তি কোনো বই বা লেখা পড়ে (a person who reads a book or text) | — | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. একজন পাঠক দ্রুত একটি নির্দিষ্ট বিষয় খুঁজে পেতে পারেন। |
This passage contains 9 words from the chapter.
6. Exercise 1 - Match the Meaning
Match each word in Column A with the correct meaning in Column B. Write the correct letter beside each word.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (DIK-shuh-nair-ee) | A. A person who writes a book or other text. | wordbook; lexicon | — | Do you have a dictionary? |
| alphabet (AL-fuh-bet) | B. One side of a leaf in a book. | letters; ABC | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. |
| confused (kuhn-FYOOZD) | C. The subjects or chapters included in a book. | puzzled; uncertain | clear; certain | I often get confused when I see many signs. |
| arranged (uh-RAYNJD) | D. A main division of a book. | ordered; organised | disordered; mixed | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. |
| contents (KON-tents) | E. The complete set of letters used in a language. | material; topics | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. |
| chapter (CHAP-ter) | F. The subject being discussed or written about. | section; part | whole; entirety | The table shows which chapters are in the book. |
| topic (TOP-ik) | G. Unable to understand or decide clearly. | subject; theme | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. |
| writer (RY-ter) | H. Placed in a particular order. | author; penman | reader | The table of contents may name the writers of different chapters. |
| page (PAYJ) | I. A book that gives word meanings and other information. | leaf; sheet | — | The table shows which page a reader should open. |
| lesson (LES-un) | J. A part of a unit that teaches a particular subject. | class; study | — | We studied two lessons in this unit. |
Answer Key
dictionary — I; alphabet — E; confused — G; arranged — H; contents — C; chapter — D; topic — F; writer — A; page — B; lesson — J
7. Exercise 2 - Fill in the Blanks
Instructions: Complete each sentence with a suitable word from the box. Use each word only once.
Word box:dictionaryalphabeticpronunciationabbreviationscontentstopicswriterspageunitslessons
- A learner can use a to find the meaning of a word.
- The words on the dictionary page are placed in order.
- A dictionary may show the of a word.
- Signs and give extra information on a dictionary page.
- The table of shows what is included in a book.
- A reader can find particular in a book by using its content page.
- The names after some subjects identify the of the chapters.
- The number beside a subject tells the reader which to open.
- Some books organise their subjects first into .
- A unit may contain several .
Answer Key
- dictionary
- alphabetic
- pronunciation
- abbreviations
- contents
- topics
- writers
- page
- units
- lessons
8. Exercise 3 - Synonyms and Antonyms
নির্দেশনা: নিচের শব্দগুলোর সমার্থক বা বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ পড়ো এবং অর্থ বুঝে অনুশীলন করো।
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (ডিকশনারি) | অভিধান (a book that gives word meanings) | wordbook (শব্দের বই); lexicon (শব্দকোষ) | — | Do you have a dictionary? তোমার কি একটি অভিধান আছে? |
| alphabet (অ্যালফাবেট) | বর্ণমালা (the complete set of letters) | letters (অক্ষরসমূহ); ABC (বর্ণমালা) | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. B ইংরেজি বর্ণমালার দ্বিতীয় অক্ষর। |
| confused (কনফিউজড) | বিভ্রান্ত (unable to understand clearly) | puzzled (হতবুদ্ধি); uncertain (অনিশ্চিত) | clear (স্পষ্ট); certain (নিশ্চিত) | I often get confused. আমি প্রায়ই বিভ্রান্ত হয়ে পড়ি। |
| arranged (অ্যারেঞ্জড) | সাজানো (placed in a particular order) | ordered (সুশৃঙ্খল); organised (সুশৃঙ্খলভাবে সাজানো) | disordered (অগোছালো); mixed (মিশ্রিত) | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. শব্দগুলো বর্ণানুক্রমে সাজানো। |
| contents (কনটেন্টস) | বিষয়বস্তু (the subjects included in a book) | subjects (বিষয়সমূহ); chapters (অধ্যায়সমূহ) | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. সূচিপত্রে একটি বইয়ে কী অন্তর্ভুক্ত আছে তা দেখায়। |
| chapter (চ্যাপ্টার) | অধ্যায় (a main division of a book) | section (অংশ); part (ভাগ) | whole (সম্পূর্ণ অংশ); entirety (সমগ্রতা) | The table shows which chapters are in the book. সূচিপত্রে বইয়ে কোন কোন অধ্যায় আছে তা দেখায়। |
| topic (টপিক) | বিষয় (the subject being discussed) | subject (বিষয়); theme (ভাব বা বিষয়বস্তু) | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. একজন পাঠক দ্রুত একটি নির্দিষ্ট বিষয় খুঁজে পেতে পারেন। |
| writer (রাইটার) | লেখক (a person who writes a book or text) | author (লেখক); penman (লেখক) | reader (পাঠক) | The table of contents may name the writers. সূচিপত্রে লেখকদের নাম থাকতে পারে। |
| page (পেইজ) | পৃষ্ঠা (one side of a leaf in a book) | leaf (পাতা); sheet (পৃষ্ঠা) | — | Let’s start with a page from a dictionary. চলো একটি অভিধানের পৃষ্ঠা দিয়ে শুরু করি। |
| lesson (লেসন) | পাঠ (a part of a unit that teaches a subject) | class (শ্রেণি); study (অধ্যয়ন) | — | We studied two lessons in this unit. আমরা এই ইউনিটে দুটি পাঠ পড়েছি। |
এই সারণিতে অধ্যায় থেকে নেওয়া ১০টি শব্দ রয়েছে।
অনুশীলন: নির্দেশ অনুযায়ী সমার্থক বা বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ লেখো।
- Write a synonym of confused.
- Write an antonym of arranged.
- Write a synonym of topic.
- Write an antonym of writer.
- Write a synonym of chapter.
- Write an antonym of confused.
- Write a synonym of page.
- Write a synonym of contents.
- Write an antonym of arranged.
- Write a synonym of dictionary.
Ex. Find a synonym of confused.
Sol: confused = puzzled = হতবুদ্ধি
Ans. puzzled
Ans. puzzled
Ex. Find an antonym of arranged.
Sol: arranged = placed in order
opposite of arranged = disordered
Ans. disordered
opposite of arranged = disordered
Ans. disordered
Ex. Find a synonym of topic.
Sol: topic = subject = আলোচ্য বিষয়
Ans. subject
Ans. subject
Ex. Find an antonym of writer.
Sol: writer = author
opposite word given in the chapter = reader
Ans. reader
opposite word given in the chapter = reader
Ans. reader
Answer Key: 1. puzzled; 2. disordered; 3. subject; 4. reader; 5. section; 6. clear; 7. leaf; 8. subjects; 9. disordered; 10. wordbook.
9. Exercise 4 - Make Sentences
Read the words, understand their meanings, and use them in sentences.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictionary (DIK-shuh-nair-ee) | A book that gives word meanings and other information. | wordbook; lexicon | — | Do you have a dictionary? |
| alphabet (AL-fuh-bet) | The complete set of letters used in a language. | letters; ABC | — | B is the second letter of the English alphabet. |
| confused (kuhn-FYOOZD) | Unable to understand or decide clearly. | puzzled; uncertain | clear; certain | I often get confused when I see many signs. |
| arranged (uh-RAYNJD) | Placed in a particular order. | ordered; organised | disordered; mixed | The words are arranged in alphabetic order. |
| contents (KON-tents) | The subjects or chapters included in a book. | material; topics | — | The table of contents shows what is included in a book. |
| chapter (CHAP-ter) | A main division of a book. | section; part | whole; entirety | The table shows which chapters are in the book. |
| topic (TOP-ik) | The subject being discussed or written about. | subject; theme | — | A reader can find a particular topic quickly. |
| writer (RY-ter) | A person who writes a book, essay, or other text. | author; penman | reader | The table of contents may name the writers of different chapters. |
Write sentences with the following words.
Ex. Make a sentence with dictionary.
Sol:
Sentence = Do you have a dictionary?
Ans. Do you have a dictionary?
Sentence = Do you have a dictionary?
Ans. Do you have a dictionary?
Ex. Make a sentence with alphabet.
Sol:
Sentence = B is the second letter of the English alphabet.
Ans. B is the second letter of the English alphabet.
Sentence = B is the second letter of the English alphabet.
Ans. B is the second letter of the English alphabet.
Ex. Make a sentence with confused.
Sol:
Sentence = I often get confused when I see many signs.
Ans. I often get confused when I see many signs.
Sentence = I often get confused when I see many signs.
Ans. I often get confused when I see many signs.
Ex. Make a sentence with arranged.
Sol:
Sentence = The words are arranged in alphabetic order.
Ans. The words are arranged in alphabetic order.
Sentence = The words are arranged in alphabetic order.
Ans. The words are arranged in alphabetic order.
Ex. Make a sentence with topic.
Sol:
Sentence = A reader can find a particular topic quickly.
Ans. A reader can find a particular topic quickly.
Sentence = A reader can find a particular topic quickly.
Ans. A reader can find a particular topic quickly.
10. Vocabulary MCQ (1-10)
Practice Questions
Dictionary Vocabulary
1. What is a dictionary?
A. A book that gives word meanings and other information
B. A book containing only stories
C. A list of chapter writers
D. A page showing only numbers
Sol: [A] A dictionary gives word meanings and other information.
2. Which word is a synonym of confused?
A. Certain
B. Puzzled
C. Organised
D. Clear
Sol: [B] Puzzled means unable to understand clearly.
3. Which word is an antonym of arranged?
A. Ordered
B. Organised
C. Disordered
D. Planned
Sol: [C] Disordered means not arranged in a particular order.
Alphabetic Order
4. Which word comes first in alphabetic order?
A. book
B. bat
C. bag
D. bet
Sol: [C] Bag begins with the earliest second letter among the choices.
5. Why do the following letters help a reader look up a word?
A. They help compare words with the same first letter
B. They show the writer of a chapter
C. They give the page number only
D. They replace the pronunciation
Sol: [A] The following letters help compare words beginning with the same first letter.
Dictionary Information
6. What does pronunciation show?
A. How a word is spoken
B. Where a chapter begins
C. Who wrote a lesson
D. Whether a book has pictures
Sol: [A] Pronunciation is the way a word is spoken.
7. Which information may appear on a dictionary page?
A. Spelling, pronunciation, meaning and examples
B. Only the names of students
C. Only the page numbers of a book
D. Only the subjects of a magazine
Sol: [A] These are examples of information given on a dictionary page.
8. What can a dictionary show about a noun?
A. Whether it is countable or uncountable
B. Whether it is a chapter writer
C. Whether it is a table of contents
D. Whether it is a page number
Sol: [A] The chapter says that a dictionary can show whether a noun is countable or uncountable.
Table of Contents
9. What does a table of contents show?
A. The subjects or chapters included in a book
B. The pronunciation of every letter
C. The meanings of all dictionary signs
D. The dialogue between Rupa and Ananda
Sol: [A] A table of contents lists the subjects or chapters included in a book.
10. Who wrote “America at Play”?
A. Robert Olen Butler
B. Charles Johnson
C. Sean T. Kelly
D. Naomi Shihab Nye
Sol: [C] The table of contents names Sean T. Kelly after “America at Play”.
11. Quick Revision List
12. Practice Bank
Further Textual Dictionary
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| notice (নোটিস) | to become aware of something (observe) | observe; see | ignore; overlook | Have you noticed that the words in bold are written one after another? |
| corner (কর্নার) | the place where two sides or edges meet | angle; side | centre; middle | What do you see at the top left corner of the dictionary page? |
| system (সিস্টেম) | an organised method or order | method; arrangement | disorder; confusion | Do you find any rule or system in arranging these words? |
| board (বোর্ড) | a flat surface on which a teacher writes | blackboard; display | — | Let me write B and some of the words from this page on the board. |
| bold (বোল্ড) | printed with thick, dark letters | dark; thick | light; thin | The words in bold are written one after another. |
| definition (ডেফিনিশন) | the meaning of a word | meaning; explanation | — | The dictionary page gives definitions of words. |
| spelling (স্পেলিং) | the correct order of letters in a word | orthography; writing | misspelling; error | The dictionary page gives information about spelling. |
| abbreviation (অ্যাব্রিভিয়েশন) | a shortened form of a word or name | short form; contraction | full form; expansion | The page explains abbreviations such as BA. |
| possibility (পসিবিলিটি) | one choice that may happen or be true | option; chance | certainty; impossibility | B may represent the second of two possibilities. |
| identity (আইডেন্টিটি) | the name or character of a person | name; individuality | anonymity; unknownness | A letter may represent a person to hide their identity. |
| organise (অর্গানাইজ) | to arrange in a planned way | arrange; manage | disorder; scatter | Some books organise topics first into units and then into lessons. |
| included (ইনক্লুডেড) | contained as part of something | contained; covered | excluded; omitted | The table shows what is included in a book. |
This table contains 12 further words from the chapter.
Hint: Review alphabetic order, dictionary information, word entries, units, lessons, chapters and the use of a table of contents.