Dictionary Skills Review Quiz

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A reference book that contains an alphabetical list of words with information about them.

What are we talking about?

• a dictionary

• the definition

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This dictionary element refers to the word being defined.

• entry word

• guide words

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These words indicate the first or last word on that page. How are they called?

• guide words

• entry word

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This dictionary element refers to the meaning of the word.

• definition

• pronunciation

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This dictionary element tells you how to pronounce a word.

• part of speech

• pronunciation

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This dictionary element tells you the function of a word in speech.

• part of speech

• abbreviation

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How many definitions does the word ace have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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This dictionary element refers to the division of words into syllables/parts.

• syllabication

• part of speech

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How many syllables does the word actress have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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How many definitions does the word actual have?

• 1

• 2

• 3