Thinking For Yourself Chapter 2 Exercises

Thinking For Yourself
Chapter 2 Exercises

Exercise 1
P. 46

Rate each of the following statements as true or false.

1. Dictionaries are like phone books; basically, they all offer the same information.
False
2. If a dictionary is names Webster’s, that means it is one of the best.
False
3. Experts who decide how we should speak English write dictionaries.
False
4. Small, pocket dictionaries are the best kind to use for in-depth word study because they eliminate unnecessary, confusing information and make understanding easier.
False
5. Because a dictionary can confuse us with so many definitions for any single word, it is better to try to figure out a word’s meaning from it’s context or ask someone else.
False
6. Dictionaries are like cookbooks; a family needs to buy only one for the family’s lifetime.
False
7. Dictionaries give us information about spelling and definitions, but that is about all they offer.
False
8. An online dictionary is just as good for understanding and using a new word as a printed dictionary.
False

Exercise 2
P. 51

Set up a piece of paper with three columns headed Term, class and characteristics. Look up each of the words, list the class and characteristics.

1. Scissors
Class: a cutting tool
Characteristics: Has two blades, each with a loop handle, joined by a swivel pin.
2. Mailbag
Class: Bag
Characteristics: tool to gather letter
3. Moppet
Class: People
Characteristics: little boy or girl
4. November
Class: Month
Characteristics: the eleventh month of the year
5. Pneumonia
Class: Disease
Characteristics: disease of the lungs, inflammation of lungs
6. Cat
Class: Animal
Characteristics: Small cute four legged mammal. China people use its meat to make a food.