Dictionary Skills

Dictionary Skills

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that contains an alphabetical list of words, along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does it mean to define a word?

Back

To define a word means to explain its meaning, often using simpler words or phrases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a synonym?

Back

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

4.

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Front

What is an antonym?

Back

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

5.

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What is a homonym?

Back

A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, and may be spelled differently.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is context in relation to word meaning?

Back

Context refers to the words and sentences surrounding a word that help to clarify its meaning.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

Back

You can determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, looking it up in a dictionary, or breaking it down into its root words.

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