Dictionary Skills

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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that indicate the first and last words on that page.

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How are words organized in a dictionary?

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Words in a dictionary are organized alphabetically.

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What part of speech is the word 'import'?

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The word 'import' can be a verb, meaning to bring goods into a country.

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Which word would you find on the same page as the guide words 'pedal' and 'pelt'?

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You would find the word 'peek' on the same page.

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What does it mean if a word is listed as a noun in the dictionary?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Can a dictionary help you with pronunciation?

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Yes, dictionaries often provide phonetic spellings to help with pronunciation.

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What is the first word in alphabetical order: tree, rock, queen, plate?

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The first word in alphabetical order is 'plate'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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The purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions, pronunciations, and information about words.