Second Term Revision and Readiness Test Spellings and Diction Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Subject: Spellings
Class: Primary 3
- Hundred
- Nephew
- Language
- Citizens
- Cyclist
- Treatment
- Pranks
- Cousins
- Accident
- Syllable
- Thousand
- Nationality
- Democracy
- Pedestrians
- Geopolitical
- Fractions
- Responsibilities
- Freedom
- Equivalent
- Bathroom Scale
- Carbohydrate
- Proteins
- Starchy
- Vegetables
- Vitamins
- Transportation
- Occupation
- Numerator
- Marriage
- Nurture
1. Hundred:
- Meaning: The number 100.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈhʌndrəd/
- Use: I have a hundred marbles.
2. Nephew:
- Meaning: The son of one’s brother or sister.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈnɛfjuː/
- Use: My nephew likes playing soccer.
3. Language:
- Meaning: A system of communication.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
- Use: English is a language.
4. Citizens:
- Meaning: People who belong to a country.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɪzənz/
- Use: Citizens vote in elections.
5. Cyclist:
- Meaning: A person who rides a bicycle.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪklɪst/
- Use: The cyclist races in a competition.
6. Treatment:
- Meaning: Medical care for an illness.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈtriːtmənt/
- Use: She received excellent medical treatment.
7. Pranks:
- Meaning: Playful and mischievous tricks.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /præŋks/
- Use: Children often play pranks on April Fools’ Day.
8. Cousins:
- Meaning: Children of one’s aunt or uncle.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈkʌzɪnz/
- Use: My cousins and I enjoy family gatherings.
9. Accident:
- Meaning: An unexpected and unfortunate event.
- Word Class: Noun.
- Pronunciation: /ˈæksɪdənt/
- Use: The car crash was an accident.
10. Syllable: – Meaning: A unit of pronunciation. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈsɪləbəl/ – Use: “Butterfly” has three syllables.
11. Thousand: – Meaning: The number 1,000. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈθaʊzənd/ – Use: A thousand stars fill the night sky.
12. Nationality: – Meaning: Belonging to a particular country. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪti/ – Use: Her nationality is Japanese.
13. Democracy: – Meaning: A system of government by the people. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ – Use: The country practices democracy.
14. Pedestrians: – Meaning: People who walk on the street. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /pɪˈdɛstrɪənz/ – Use: Pedestrians use crosswalks.
15. Geopolitical: – Meaning: Relating to politics and geography. – Word Class: Adjective. – Pronunciation: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈpɒlɪtɪkl/ – Use: Geopolitical issues involve global politics.
16. Fractions: – Meaning: Parts of a whole. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈfrækʃənz/ – Use: We learned about fractions in math.
17. Responsibilities: – Meaning: Duties and tasks one is accountable for. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtiz/ – Use: Parents have many responsibilities.
18. Freedom: – Meaning: The state of being free. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈfriːdəm/ – Use: Freedom allows us to make choices.
19. Equivalent: – Meaning: Equal in value or meaning. – Word Class: Adjective. – Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ – Use: One dollar is equivalent to 100 cents.
20. Bathroom Scale: – Meaning: A device to measure body weight. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈbæθruːm skeɪl/ – Use: Use the bathroom scale to check weight.
21. Carbohydrate: – Meaning: A nutrient providing energy. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/ – Use: Bread and rice contain carbohydrates.
22. Proteins: – Meaning: Essential nutrients for growth. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈ
prəʊtiːnz/ – Use: Meat, eggs, and beans are sources of proteins.
23. Starchy: – Meaning: Containing a lot of starch. – Word Class: Adjective. – Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtʃi/ – Use: Potatoes and corn are starchy foods.
24. Vegetables: – Meaning: Edible plants. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz/ – Use: Carrots and broccoli are vegetables.
25. Vitamins: – Meaning: Essential nutrients for health. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪtəmɪnz/ – Use: Oranges and leafy greens have vitamins.
26. Transportation: – Meaning: The movement of people or goods. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃən/ – Use: Cars and buses are used for transportation.
27. Occupation: – Meaning: A person’s job or profession. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ – Use: Teaching is her occupation.
28. Numerator: – Meaning: The top number in a fraction. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈnuːməreɪtər/ – Use: 2 is the numerator in 2/5.
29. Marriage: – Meaning: The union between spouses. – Word Class: Noun. – Pronunciation: /ˈmærɪdʒ/ – Use: They celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary.
30. Nurture: – Meaning: To care for and encourage growth. – Word Class: Verb. – Pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrtʃər/ – Use: Parents nurture their children’s development