Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What does a dictionary NOT include?

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A dictionary does not include recipes.

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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 help you find the first and last words on that page.

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What is a pronunciation guide?

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A pronunciation guide shows how to pronounce words, often using symbols or phonetic spelling.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word, typically containing a vowel.

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How many syllables are in the word 'education'?

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The word 'education' has 4 syllables.

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What does the word 'light' mean in the context of weight?

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In the context of weight, 'light' means not heavy.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree).

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What is the meaning of the word 'bark' in the sentence: 'That dog's bark is worse than his bite'?

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In this sentence, 'bark' refers to the sound a dog makes.

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What is a definition?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word or phrase.