Dictionary Skills

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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 the words listed on that page. They show the first and last words on the page.

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

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

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

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clack, clamp, clasp, classic

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

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place

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What does it mean to put words in ABC order?

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

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How can you find a word in the dictionary?

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

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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 example of a word that would be found between the guide words 'gold' and 'good'?

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gong.

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If the guide words are 'kiwi' and 'knit', which word would you find on that page?

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knife.

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What is the page number where you would find the word 'grind' if the guide words are 'grape' and 'groom'?

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117.