Assessment
Part A. On Dictionary and Thesaurus
Directions: Read the dictionary entry below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Write your answer in your answer sheet.
party (par' te ) n. pl. ties [<L. pars, part)
1. a group working to promote a political platform or slate, a cause, etc.
2. a group acting together to accomplish something I a surveying party)
3. a gathering for social entertainment
4. one concerned in action, plan, lawsuit , etc. [ a party to the action ]
5.( colloq.) a person.vi.-tied, -ty-ing to attend social parties.vt. to give a party for.
Questions:
1. How many syllables are there in party?
2. From what language did party come from?
3. What parts of speech can party be?
4. What definition of party is most familiar to you?
5. Is there a synonym for party?
6. How about an antonym of the word party?
7. What informal expression is used for party?
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Answer:
1. 2
2. Latin
3. Noun
4. a gathering for social entertainment
5. no
6. no
7. a person