ENG 101 Lesson 1: Spelling Exercise
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What does Exercise (i) Spelling ask about?

  • The usage of the words 'theatre' and 'catalogue' in sentences
  • The meanings of the words 'theatre' and 'catalogue'
  • The pronunciation of the words 'theatre' and 'catalogue'
  • The possible spellings of the words 'theatre' and 'catalogue' (correct)

    • What is the goal of Exercise (iv-a) Meaning?

  • To write the total number of different meanings of each word (correct)
  • To find the antonyms of the words 'fast' and 'set'
  • To find the synonyms of the words 'fast' and 'set'
  • To identify the parts of speech of the words 'fast' and 'set'

    • What does Exercise (iv-b) ask about the word 'play'?

  • Its verb forms in different tenses
  • Its synonyms in different contexts
  • Its pronunciation in different accents
  • Its specific meanings in each of the given sentences (correct)

    • What type of words or phrases are looked up in Exercise (vi-a) Usage Restrictive Labels?

    <p>Underlined words in the given sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Exercise (vi-b) Restrictive or Usage Labels?

    <p>To determine the usage labels of the given words or phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Exercise (viii) Foreign Words & Phrases?

    <p>To look up each of the foreign words or phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Exercise (i) Spelling?

    <p>To practice writing the correct spellings of the words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common theme among the exercises in the lesson?

    <p>Vocabulary and dictionary usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spelling Exercise

    • The exercise involves using a dictionary to explore alternative spellings and variations of words.
    • Two words to investigate: Theatre and Catalogue.
    • Questions to answer:
      • Are there other possible spellings for these words?
      • What does the dictionary say about the spellings 'theatre' and 'catalogue'?
      • How are the past tenses of these words spelled?

    Meaning and Definitions

    • Look up the words 'fast' and 'set' in the dictionary.
    • Identify the total number of different meanings for each word, including all numbered and lettered meanings for each part of speech.

    Word Meanings and Explanations

    • Investigate the word 'play' in different contexts:
      • The boys like to play a game on the hard court.
      • Amna will play the sitar in the concert.
      • The play produced by the arts club was a success.
      • It was a clever play that won the football game.
      • The gardener played the hose on the flower beds.
      • 'A week without water can make one weak' is a play on words.

    Usage and Labels

    • Identify the meanings of underlined words in sentences:
      • Prof. Widdowson held forth for over an hour about the need for communication language teaching.
      • I don't get how you found the answer.
      • My roommate is pretty hard up these days.
    • Look up words and phrases to determine their usage labels (e.g., slang, informal, colloquial).

    Restrictive Labels and Usage

    • Investigate the usage labels for specific words and phrases:
      • Guys
      • Cool
    • Example: Will it be O.K. if I met you at the library about eight? (Label: Colloquial; Meaning: All Right)

    Foreign Words and Phrases

    • Research and explore each of the foreign words and phrases listed.

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    Practice spelling exercise for ENG 101 lesson 1, focusing on words like Theatre and Catalogue, and exploring verb conjugation.

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