Second Term Revision and Readiness Test Diction Spelling Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Cabinet
Definition: A cupboard or storage space.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkæbɪnɪt/
Sentence: The dishes are stored in the kitchen cabinet.
Caliber
Definition: The quality or level of someone’s ability or character.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkælɪbər/
Sentence: She showed a high caliber of leadership during the project.
Calling
Definition: A strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
Sentence: Teaching seemed to be her true calling.
Capable
Definition: Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do something.
Word Class: Adjective
IPA Transcription: /ˈkeɪpəbl/
Sentence: Despite his age, he is quite capable of handling the task.
Carpenter
Definition: A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
Sentence: The carpenter crafted a beautiful wooden table.
Captain
Definition: A person who is in charge of a ship, aircraft, sports team, or military unit.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkæptɪn/
Sentence: The captain navigated the ship through rough waters.
Capture
Definition: To take someone as a prisoner or to seize control of a place.
Word Class: Verb
IPA Transcription: /ˈkæptʃər/
Sentence: The police managed to capture the suspect.
Caption
Definition: A title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration or diagram.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkæpʃən/
Sentence: The caption provided context for the photo in the magazine.
Careful
Definition: Giving attention to potential risks or dangers; cautious.
Word Class: Adjective
IPA Transcription: /ˈkɛrfəl/
Sentence: Be careful while crossing the busy street.
Calculate
Definition: To determine a numerical value or figure through mathematical processes.
Word Class: Verb
IPA Transcription: /ˈkælkjuleɪt/
Sentence: Please calculate the total cost of the items.
Drum
Definition: A musical percussion instrument typically consisting of a hollow cylinder covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, played with the hands or sticks.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /drʌm/
Sentence: The drummer played a rhythmic beat on the drum.
Money
Definition: A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; currency.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈmʌni/
Sentence: She counted her money before going to the store.
First
Definition: Coming before all others in time or order; earliest.
Word Class: Adjective
IPA Transcription: /fɜːrst/
Sentence: This is the first chapter of the book.
Come
Definition: Move or travel toward or into a place.
Word Class: Verb
IPA Transcription: /kʌm/
Sentence: Please come to the front of the class.
Work
Definition: Activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result.
Word Class: Noun/Verb
IPA Transcription: /wɜːrk/
Sentence: She has a lot of work to finish by tomorrow.
Nurse
Definition: A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
Word Class: Noun/Verb
IPA Transcription: /nɜːrs/
Sentence: The nurse attended to the patients with great care.
Journey
Definition: An act of traveling from one place to another.
Word Class: Noun/Verb
IPA Transcription: /ˈdʒɜːrni/
Sentence: The long journey took them across the country.
Search
Definition: To try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.
Word Class: Verb/Noun
IPA Transcription: /sɜːrtʃ/
Sentence: They conducted a search for the missing keys.
Trouble
Definition: Difficulty or problems that cause distress or worry.
Word Class: Noun/Verb
IPA Transcription: /ˈtrʌbəl/
Sentence: I hope you don’t have any trouble finding the place.
Term
Definition: A fixed or limited period for which something, e.g., an office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /tɜːrm/
Sentence: The school term ends in June.
Africa (Continued)
Definition: The second-largest continent, situated south of Europe, between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈæfrɪkə/
Sentence: Lions, elephants, and giraffes are some of the iconic animals found in Africa.
Classroom
Definition: A room in a school where classes are held.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈklæsruːm/
Sentence: Students gather in the classroom to learn and interact.
Radio
Definition: The transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves of radio frequency, especially those carrying sound messages.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈreɪdioʊ/
Sentence: People often listen to news on the radio during their morning commute.
Honesty
Definition: The quality of being honest; truthfulness.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈɒnɪsti/
Sentence: Honesty is valued in all aspects of life.
Kindness
Definition: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkaɪndnɪs/
Sentence: Acts of kindness can make a significant impact on someone’s day.
Leader
Definition: A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈliːdər/
Sentence: A good leader inspires and guides their team to success.
Computer
Definition: An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /kəmˈpjuːtər/
Sentence: Computers play a crucial role in modern life, facilitating various tasks.
Television
Definition: A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈtɛlɪvɪʒən/
Sentence: Families gather around the television to watch their favorite shows.
Cupboard
Definition: A cabinet with shelves or drawers for storing goods.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈkʌbərd/
Sentence: The dishes are neatly arranged in the kitchen cupboard.
Governor
Definition: The elected executive head of a state in the United States.
Word Class: Noun
IPA Transcription: /ˈɡʌvənər/
Sentence: The governor addressed the citizens during the state of the union.
A group of students gathers in the __________ to learn and interact. a) Cupboard b) Classroom c) Governor d) Africa
The __________ is valued in all aspects of life. a) Television b) Kindness c) Drum d) Money
Acts of __________ can make a significant impact on someone’s day. a) Capture b) Kindness c) Radio d) Journey
Lions, elephants, and giraffes are some of the iconic animals found in __________. a) Nigeria b) Africa c) Carpenter d) Money
People often listen to news on the __________ during their morning commute. a) Radio b) Television c) First d) Search
The __________ is the second-largest continent. a) Classroom b) Africa c) Honest d) Caliber
__________ is a room in a school where classes are held. a) Governor b) Journey c) Kindness d) Classroom
An electronic device for storing and processing data is known as a __________. a) Computer b) Captain c) Capture d) Money
The __________ of being friendly, generous, and considerate is appreciated. a) Honesty b) Kindness c) Carpenter d) Drum
The elected executive head of a state in the United States is called the __________. a) Classroom b) Governor c) Television d) Leader
A __________ is a person who leads or commands a group. a) Search b) Leader c) First d) Journey
Families gather around the __________ to watch their favorite shows. a) Television b) Nurse c) Capture d) Caliber
The __________ advised the citizens during the state of the union. a) Governor b) Caliber c) Work d) Term
The quality of being honest and truthful is known as __________. a) Money b) Journey c) Honesty d) Computer
__________ play a crucial role in modern life, facilitating various tasks. a) Television b) Journey c) Radio d) Computers