Download or read book Oxford School Dictionary written by Oxford Oxford Languages and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Features: Clear, simple and accessible with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full. Created using the Oxford Education Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written for and by children. Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams. --editor

Download or read book Oxford Popular School Dictionary 2008 written by , OUP and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Popular School dictionary has over 40, 000 words and phrases, with simple meanings and example phrases show how words are used. It includes words from the curriculum, international vocabulary and new words from ICT. It is ideal for quick word look-up at home.

Download or read book Oxford English Dictionary written by John A. Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Download or read book The Oxford American College Dictionary written by and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford American College Dictionaryis completely new, based on the New Oxford American Dictionary, which was published in October 2001. Drawing on Oxford's unparalleled language resources, including a 200-million-word database, this college dictionary contains: * more than 175,000 entries and more than 1000 illustrations, including line drawings, photographs and maps * boxed quotes from famous writers, demonstrating word usage and style * country guides-shaded boxes highlighting the most important geographical information on more than 180 countries-with maps * "core sense" organization of definitions, a brand-new and utterly sensible plan in which subordinate definitions flow logically from primary ones, and the most important usage of the word comes first * thumb index tabs for easy searching

Download or read book Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins written by John Ayto and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trialled and tested in schoolsFor the first time a comprehensive dictionary of word origins will be available for all school students.Each headword entry gives a complete and fascinating story about how a particular word came into the English language and evolved over time. In addition, each headword entry includes meanings and how each word is used in context.It also includes 40 extended panels covering a range of themes like:* Other languages which gave vocabulary to the English language form Arabic and Australian-Aboriginal to Urdu and Yiddish* Acronyms (AIDS, NATO), eponyms (Wellingtons), invented words (nylon, spoof), shortened words (photo, exam), blends (motor and hotel became motel) and folk etymology* Subjects students are interested in, ranging from food and drink, animals, sports, space, to first names and illnesses

Download or read book Oxford School Spanish Dictionary 2012 written by Oxford Dictionaries, and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford School Spanish Dictionary is ideal for use in the classroom or at home, with excellent curriculum vocabulary coverage, verb tables with English translations, and cultural information and phrases on French life that is especially useful for going on holiday.

Download or read book Oxford School Dictionary Thesaurus written by Oxford Dictionary, and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus is a comprehensive one-stop shop for definitions, curriculum vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as synonyms and writing tips. It is ideal students finishing primary and going on to secondary school. Easy to use and with a sturdy binding, it is the perfect one volume reference tool.

Download or read book Oxford School Spelling Punctuation and Grammar Dictionary written by Oxford Dictionaries and published by . This book was released on 2022-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference dictionary for secondary school has a new section on vocabulary to support word building and usage. It is an accessible guide to spelling, grammar and punctuation, and is an essential tool for exam preparation. It provides clear information and a list of commonly misspelled words backed by Oxford's database of children's writing.

Download or read book The Oxford Pocket School Dictionary written by R. E. Allen and published by Oxford University. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features new cover with annotated dictionary extract to give instant information on level, suitability, and contentThe Oxford Pocket School Dictionary is specially written for students aged 11+ at school and at home.Special features:* Coverage of new words like website, DVD, euro* Special word family boxes tying groups of words together, like chronic, chronological, chronology* More information on word origins, usage, language and grammarFeatures:* Headwords in bold to find words easily* Clear and accurate definitions tailored to secondary level readers* Modern examples and phrases to show how words are used in context* Word classes (parts of speech) and inflections written out in full to help with grammar* Special introduction to show how to use the dictionary* Extended appendices including countries and people, weights and measures

Download or read book The Oxford Primary School Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new edition of the Oxford Primary School Dictionary. It is a core OUP dictionary for children aged 8 and over and specially written for home and school use. Now fully revised and updated, with a new design, this dictionary is clearer and easier to use. New additions include a large number of headwords for the first time and many derivatives defined for the first time, such as naturally, strongly and squarely. Usage notes have been expanded, for example on sew/sow, and spaceman and spacewoman, and American equivalents are given for high-profile words such as sidewalk and hood (of a car). New vocabulary includes words such as byte, mad cow disease, road rage and millenium, and all plurals, verb and adjective forms are written out in full. Pictures are specially drawn in whole sentences to show how words are used in context and idioms have also been added, for example, neck and neck, in dire straits and pipe dream. Information boxes give the origins of words and give advice about usage.

Download or read book Oxford School Dictionary written by Oxford Dictionaries and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major new edition of the trusted, bestselling, comprehensive Oxford School Dictionary with new curriculum support. This fantastic new edition will boost your children's vocabulary with new words and meanings from across the curriculum. A helpful new spelling, grammar and punctuation sectionis included to enhance language skills and bring the dictionary up to date.What makes it the best? It is uniquely powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, so you can be confident that all entries are clearly written in child-friendly language that children actually understand. Each example is perfectly age-appropriate,making it easy and enjoyable for every child to use. New for this edition is a robust supplement on spelling, grammar and punctuation, giving targeted help with the tricky bits, making this dictionary the perfect tool to support children in their journey to become good readers and writers. As usual,it has been extensively trialled with schools, so you can be sure it is still the best dictionary for your children, in a handy pocket-sized format. Further help with writing skills is available in the updated new edition of the companion Oxford School Thesaurus.Looking for great word activities to match this dictionary? Find fun free downloadable activities, puzzles, and word games at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

Download or read book Read Write Inc Phonics Handbook written by Ruth Miskin and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the teacher's handbook introducing Read Write Inc. Phonics - a synthetic phonics reading scheme. It contains step-by-step guidance on implementing the programme, including teaching notes for lessons, assessment, timetables, matching charts and advice on classroom management and developing language comprehension through talk.

Download or read book Oxford South African School Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary written by Sheila Dignen and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 10,000 entries in alphabetical order, in a clear and accessible design, with many new photographs and illustrations. Each page is colourful, clear and accessible: simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and wordclasses. There are also panels that focus on overused words, words belonging to the same family and key language features such as connectives or apostrophes.Another unique feature is the example sentences by well-known children's authors, such as Dick King-Smith, Jacqueline Wilson and Roald Dahl. These show the words actually in use to reinforce meaning but they also hook children in to using language effectively. Unique to Oxford, they take childrenbeyond looking up a word for spelling or meaning - and into thinking about reading and writing independently.The full alphabet appears on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page - plus the dictionary quartiles are picked out in a vibrant colour. Together, these are invaluable navigation tools for the child practising their alphabet skills. Guidewords also appear on every page.Extra material at the back is accurately levelled for the curriculum at this age. It includes information for spelling success, punctuation, simple grammar, key overused words (with alternatives) as well as word origins, prefixes and suffixes.

Download or read book Merriam Webster s School Dictionary written by Merriam-Webster and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 2024-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designations, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades nine to eleven"--

Download or read book Oxford School Thesaurus written by and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford School Thesaurus is specially written to encourage users to find new or alternative words quickly and easily. It is the perfect tool to improve writing skills and build vocabulary, with over 150,000 synonyms to choose from.Special Features:* Headwords in bold to find words more easily.* Cross-references to signpost other useful words.* Antonyms to extend vocabulary further.* Panels give groups of related words to widen vocabulary.Features:* Parts of speech to build grammatical skills.* Up-to-date sentences and phrases to show how words are used in context.* Labels to encourage accurate use of language.* Idiomatic phrases to show the more common use of words.

Download or read book Oxford Student s Dictionary written by Oxford Dictionaries and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the Oxford Student's Dictionary is fully revised, with new curriculum vocabulary and up-to-date meanings. This is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+ who need clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. The new supplement gives spelling, punctuation and grammar tips for exam success, how to interpret exam command words and tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper.