Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What does 'ABC order' mean?

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ABC order means arranging words based on the order of the letters in the alphabet.

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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 show the first and last words on that page.

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How do you find a word in a dictionary?

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To find a word, look for the first letter, then the second letter, and so on, until you find the word.

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What is the first word in ABC order: 'cat', 'apple', 'banana'?

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The first word is 'apple'.

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What is the last word in ABC order: 'dog', 'elephant', 'cat'?

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The last word is 'elephant'.

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If the guide words are 'happy' and 'hat', which word would you find on that page? 'happiness', 'house', 'hats'?

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You would find 'happiness'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'silly'?

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Silly means not serious; funny or foolish.

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What is the meaning of the word 'silent'?

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Silent means not making any sound.

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What is the meaning of the word 'sideways'?

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Sideways means to the side or not facing forward.