Dictionary Skills

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that provides meanings, pronunciations, and other information about words.

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What does 'alphabetical order' mean?

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Alphabetical order is the arrangement of words based on the order of the letters in the alphabet.

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Which word comes first in ABC order: apple, banana, cherry?

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apple

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Which word comes last in ABC order: dog, cat, elephant?

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elephant

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'intrigued' mean?

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Intrigued means to be very interested or curious about something.

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What does 'apprehensive' mean?

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Apprehensive means feeling anxious or worried about something that might happen.

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What is a synonym for 'raise' in the context of collecting money?

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A synonym for 'raise' in this context is 'collect'.

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What is the definition of 'definition'?

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A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

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How do you find the meaning of a word in a dictionary?

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To find the meaning of a word in a dictionary, look it up by its spelling in alphabetical order.