Dictionary skills Flashcardizz

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What is the main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

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A dictionary gives the definition of a word, while a thesaurus provides synonyms for that word.

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Which word comes FIRST in ABC order: east, eat, easy, eaves?

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east

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

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place

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Which word comes FIRST in ABC order: moisture, mole, mold, molt?

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moisture

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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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.

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How do you find a word in a dictionary?

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You can find a word in a dictionary by looking for it in alphabetical order.

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What does 'part of speech' mean?

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Part of speech refers to the category of a word based on its function in a sentence, such as noun, verb, adjective, etc.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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The purpose of a thesaurus is to help writers find synonyms and antonyms to enhance their vocabulary.