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GROUP 2: Read The Dialog With Your Group. Observe The Correct Intonation

This document defines the word "reverse" and provides information about dictionary entries. It states that "reverse" can mean 1) the opposite or contrary, 2) the back, or 3) to turn the other way or inside out. It then explains that dictionary entries list the pronunciation, part of speech, meaning, plural forms, verb conjugations, and origin of words.

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GROUP 2: Read The Dialog With Your Group. Observe The Correct Intonation

This document defines the word "reverse" and provides information about dictionary entries. It states that "reverse" can mean 1) the opposite or contrary, 2) the back, or 3) to turn the other way or inside out. It then explains that dictionary entries list the pronunciation, part of speech, meaning, plural forms, verb conjugations, and origin of words.

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reverse (ri vurs) adj., n., v.

GROUP 2: Read the dialog with


your group. Observe the correct
intonation.

Pupil A:

I am thinking of my
favorite flower which is
white in color, having a
sweet fragrant.

Pupil B:

Is it a sampaguita?

Pupil A:

No, it isnt.

1. the opposite or contrary


2. the back
3. to turn the other way; to
turn inside out or upside
REMEMBER:

A dictionary contains alphabetical entries


that tell how to pronounce the entry word and what
the word means. A dictionary entry is shown on
the left-hand column in heavy black type.
Pronunciation is shown in sound symbols
between slant lines after each entry word. The
primary accent is shown by the darker accent
mark (). The secondary accent is shown by the
lighter accent mark. The word division or
syllabication of an entry word is also given. The
part or parts of speech for an entry word are
shown by abbreviations. A plural of noun is shown
if it does not form the plural regularly by adding s or
es to the singular. The past tense and ing verb
forms are shown if the spelling of an entry word
changes before the ending are added and if the
verb is irregular. The origin of an entry word is
shown in brackets at the end of the entry.

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