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Dictionaries provide an alphabetic listing of words, together with their meanings, idiomatic meanings, parts
of speech, pronunciation, etymology, as well as other related words.
STUDY THE FOLLOWING FIRST:
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TEST YOURSELF!
Read the left column and then answer
the following questions:
Examine the dictionary entries in the left box.
Refer to the entries for "hobble":
- There are two entries for "hobble". What is the main difference between
them? (2)
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There are two entries for "hobble":
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- The abbreviation "fig" is used in the first entry? What does it mean? (1)
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The abbreviation "fig" means "figurative meaning".
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- What does the abbreviation "arch" mean in the second entry? (1)
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The abbreviation "arch" means "archaic".
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- Why is "hobbelen" printed in italics? (1)
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"hobbelen" is printed in italics because it's a foreign word.
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Refer to the entry for "hobbledehoy"
- What is the meaning of "(-beld-)" in this entry? (1)
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The word "(-beld-)" shows how this portion of the word should be pronounced.
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- What is the etymology of "hobbledehoy"? (2)
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"hobbledehoy" is a 16th century word of unknown origin.
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- What is the function of adding "~HOOD" and "~ISH" to words? (2)
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"~HOOD" and "~ISH" create additional words through adding suffixes.
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Refer to the entry for "hobby-horse"
- What is the figurative meaning of "hobby-horse"? (2)
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"hobby-horse" is used figuratively to mean a preoccupation or a favourite topic of conversation.
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Refer to the entry for "Hobson":
- Explain in your own words the meaning of the term "Hobson's choice". (1)
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"Hobson's choice" means no choice at all.
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- Hobson was a real person. Explain in your own words what you know about him. (2)
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The original Hobson was a carrier in Cambridge who died in 1631. He was a man who gave no choice
in the horses he lent out.
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