1. Guess the meaning of new words
Language Note 3.3
Guess the meaning of new words

2. is/are means ( ) for example e.g., is an example (of)
In Language Notes 1.5, 1.10, and 2.3, you learned about twelve clues (أدِلَة) that can help you to understand the meaning of a new word:
Language Note 1.5
Language Note 1.10
Language Note 2.3
is/are
means
( )
for example
e.g.,
is an example (of)
are examples (of)
called
is / are called
such as
probably *

3. Here are more clues (أدِلَة) for the meaning of new words:
like ,
, ,
use words you know to guess what a new word is about

4. like
Like can mean the same as for example and such as.
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, like television, newspapers, and websites.

5. ,
Sometimes we give information about a word before or after , .

6. Look at these sentences:
He was born in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
He was born in the capital of Japan, Tokyo.
What is Tokyo?
What is the capital of Japan?
the capital of Japan
Tokyo

7. , ,
We can also give information between , , .

8. Maria’s restaurant, A Taste of Italy, opened in 2009.
Look at this sentence:
Maria’s restaurant, A Taste of Italy, opened in 2009.
What is the name of Maria’s restaurant?
What is A Taste of Italy?
A Taste of Italy
(a) restaurant / Maria’s restaurant

9. use words you know to guess what a new word is about
Look at other words in the sentence. Think about the words you know. What are they about?

10. Look at all the words in the sentence to help you understand.
Daniel loves competing in sports activities. He is a member of the basketball, tennis, and curling teams!
Daniel loves competing in sports activities. He is a member of the basketball, tennis, and curling teams!
Curling is probably a __________.
a) major b) job c) sport
The answer is c) sport. Why?
Look at the sentence again. The pink words you know are about sport.

11. Try another example:
Spinach is probably a type of __________.
a) hobby b) food c) animal
When Marwa was a child, she hated spinach. Now it is her favorite vegetable!
When Marwa was a child, she hated spinach. Now it is her favorite vegetable!
The answer is b) food. Why?
Look at the sentence again. The pink word you know is about food.

12. Do you understand?