Dictionary game

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Dictionary game

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• how often do you use a dictionary?
• What kind of dictionary do you use?
• What kind of info can you find in a dictionary?

Your dictionary is your friend

abbreviations

 Typically a dictionary will have a list of abbreviations near the front of the book; either in the introduction or after it.

Looking up a word

• alphabetical order
• find the right section
• mind the spelling e.g.  throne and thrown

root words

• search for the infinitive of verbs
• if you are looking for an adverb (bijwoord), search the adjective (bijvoeglijk naamwoord

Read the definition

• what kind of word is it
• most common meaning is listed first
• pronunciation
• example sentences
•  spellings in other English derivations (US English, British English, Australian English, etc.).

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H1B groups:

1: Mounir, Rosanne, Tren, Senna

2: Julian, Lotte, Celine, Sven

3: Amber, Tom, Nawfal, Feline, Yahya

4: Anouar, Collin, Jez, Sabrina

5: Sem, Redwan, Lisa, Avisha

6: Hamad, Mees, Sef, Ilham, Gwen

7: Thomas, Tristan, Rayan, Tuur

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H1C groups:

1: Milan, Mirte, Lieke, Cis

2: Ries, Robin, Emillene, Michal

3: Jens, Nordin, Danique, Suus

4: Jort, Sanne, Tijmen, Emma G

5: Marwan, Renske, Joep, Thirza

6: Yoni, Liza, Tarik, Indy

7: Emma H, Vera, Amy, 

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H1D groups:

1: Abdoulaye, Juul, Bjon, Malon

2: Cas, Guus, Faye, Levie, Gilbert

3: Femke, Esai, Dean, Pim

4: Luca, Nick, Joy, Veerle, Bram

5: Mayra, Jens, Roman, Roos

6: Lise, Emirhan, Samm, Elyn