Dictionary Dig

Dictionary Skills

Why do they matter?

Poll

How confident are you in using a dictionary? For example, finding synonyms/antonyms, multiple definitions,etc.

• I'm flying blind

  (0 out of 3)

• I know it's in alphabetical order

  (1 out of 3)

• I can find my way around a dictionary

  (2 out of 3)

• Bruh, I'm an expert

  (3 out of 3)

​Dictionary Entry

Open Ended

What are the guide words on page 330?

Open Ended

What is the first entry word on page 595?

Draw

On page 217 is the word diffuse, draw the pronunciation below.

Open Ended

On page 588 is the word pilgrim. How many definitions does it have?

Open Ended

On page 92 is the word brief. What part of speech is it?

Open Ended

On page 816 is the word tracery. What is the plural form of the word?

Open Ended

What are the guide words on the page for dork?

Drag and Drop

In the dictionary control has two parts of speech listed. What are they?​

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Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Noun

Verb

Adjective

Adverb

Conjunction

Pronoun

Preposition

Open Ended

How many definitions are there for the word opus?

Open Ended

What is the bolded synonym for the word dusk?

Multiple Choice

Which synonym works best for the word "enthusiasm" in the following sentence:

Most sixth graders have a great enthusiasm for video games.

• keenness

• passion

• eagerness

• gusto

Open Ended

What are the guide words on the page with the word skyrocket?

Dropdown

Which synonym works best for the word "pragmatic" in the following sentence:



The businessman has a very pragmatic way in which he hires new people for his company. He first looks at job experience, then he calls references.​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

Which synonym works best for the word "contribute" in the following sentence:

Everyone was asked to contribute $50 to the family wedding gift for Regan and Brock.

• donate

• put up

• give

• supply