Dictionary Skills

Dictionary Skills

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are guide words in a dictionary?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine which words are on the same page as the guide words?

Back

You look for words that fall alphabetically between the two guide words.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct ABC order for the following words: classic, clasp, clamp, clack?

Back

clack, clamp, clasp, classic

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word comes LAST in ABC order: pixie, pizza, place, pit?

Back

place

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to put words in ABC order?

Back

It means to arrange words based on the order of the letters in the alphabet.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find a word in the dictionary?

Back

You can find a word by using the guide words to locate the correct page and then scanning the page for the word.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a dictionary?

Back

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

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