1. Guess the meaning of new words
Language Note 2.3
Guess the meaning of new words

2. In Language Notes 1.5 and 1.10, you learned about seven clues (أدِلَة) that can help you to understand the meaning of a new word:
Language Note 1.5
is/are
means
( )
Language Note 1.10
for example
e.g.,
is an example (of)
are examples (of)

3. Here are five more clues (أدِلَة) for the meaning of new words:
called
is / are called
such as
probably *
This is an asterisk.
Don’t worry if you can’t remember its name. 

4. called We use called to give the name of something.
He works at a company called Etisalat. (The name of the company is Etisalat).

5. is called We also use is called to give the name of something.
The company he works for is called Etisalat.

6. such as Such as means the same as for example.
Look at this sentence from the text in Unit 1, Majors and Reasons:
I’m learning about using different media, for example, television, newspapers, and websites.
This sentence has the same meaning:
I’m learning about using different media, such as television, newspapers, and websites.

7. Do you know what major Mona studied?
probably
Do you know what major Mona studied?
We use probably when we are 80 or 90% sure about something, when we think that we know something.
No. However, Mona is a math teacher, so her major was probably education.

8. I can’t decide which major to study.
Ali is interested in learning and writing about people and activities from the past. He should probably become a _______.
I can’t decide which major to study.
You are good at math and science, and you like learning how machines work. You should probably study engineering.
a) physicist b) historian c) doctor
Answer: b) historian

9. * (asterisk)
We sometimes use * to give extra information about something.
When you see *, look for another * to find more information.

10. A) Instructions: Look at the advertisement below and find this information: *Fees: AED 950
1. Fees probably means _______.
a) times b) costs c) dates
2. There is another * in the advertisement.
True / False
3. If you want to join this course, you can make a payment with cash. True / False
4. You can use a credit card to pay for this course True / False
Duration: 3 – 17/11/2017
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Requirements: Passport copy or Emirates ID
Venue: UAEU – Islamic Institute, 3rd Floor
*Fees: 950 AED
*Payment via Visa or Mastercard or bank deposit (NO CASH)

11. Do you understand?