Dictionary Skills Practice Flashcard

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: cat, city, happiness.

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What is a definition?

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A definition is the meaning of a word, usually organized by the most common meaning listed first.

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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 entries on that page.

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Where would the word 'peachy' be located between the guide words 'pathology' and 'pattern'?

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The word 'peachy' would be located after 'pathology' and before 'pattern'.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and other information about words.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: hot is an antonym of cold.

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What is etymology?

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed over time.

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What does pronunciation mean?

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Pronunciation refers to the way in which a word is spoken.

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Which entry would you find between the guide words 'laugh' and 'lavish'?

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You would find the entry 'laundry' between the guide words 'laugh' and 'lavish'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, is, think.