Dictionary Skills

Front

This tells you the first and last word defined on the page.

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guide word

Front

This explains the meaning of the word. If there is more than one meaning, the definition is divided by numbers.

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definition

Front

This tells you how to pronounce the entry word. The ' tells you which syllable to stress.

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pronunciation

Front

This tells you if the defined word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc.

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part of speech

Front

What is the abbreviation for adjective?

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adj

Front

What is the abbreviation for adverb?

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adv

Front

What is the abbreviation for noun?

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n

Front

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

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place

Front

Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate

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plate

Front

What word would NOT appear on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
braid-----bread
Options: brain, breed, branch

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breed