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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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Guide words are the words printed at the top of a dictionary page that help you find entries. They show the first and last words on that page.

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How do you determine if a word is on a specific dictionary page?

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Check the guide words at the top of the page. If the word you are looking for comes alphabetically between the guide words, it is on that page.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and information about words, helping users understand their meanings and usage.

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What does it mean if a word is 'not found' on a dictionary page?

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It means that the word does not fall alphabetically between the guide words at the top of that page.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'DIRECTOR - DISC'?

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The word 'discard' would NOT be found between 'DIRECTOR' and 'DISC'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'MODEL - MOLE'?

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The word 'moment' would NOT be found between 'MODEL' and 'MOLE'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'HOLD - HOMEMADE'?

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The word 'homesick' would NOT be found between 'HOLD' and 'HOMEMADE'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'REPTILE - RESIDENT'?

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The word 'reproof' would NOT be found between 'REPTILE' and 'RESIDENT'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'TRINKET - TROPHY'?

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The word 'tropic' would NOT be found between 'TRINKET' and 'TROPHY'.

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What is the alphabetical order of the words 'discard', 'disable', 'disband', and 'dirt'?

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The alphabetical order is: dirt, disable, disband, discard.