Dictionary Skills 2

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

• tree
• rock
• queen
• plate

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Question:  Which page would you find the word grind?

• 32
• 117
• 97
• 122

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt

• peek
• pearly
• pebble
• peace

Families could carry only those possessions that would fit in a prairie schooner, or covered wagon. Toys, furniture, books, extra linens and clothing—even family heirlooms—were sold to raise money for the trip.

Read the dictionary entry below.

raise \ı ra¯z\ v 1. to move something higher 2. to rear a child 3. to collect 4. to improve

Which definition matches the meaning of raise in the paragraph?

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• She worked very meticulous on her art project.
• Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
• You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
• The story was about a young meticulous.

Which definition best fits the way the word chorus is used in paragraph 1?

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Which definition best fits the way the word wild is used in paragraph 1?

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Which definition best fits the way the word whisked is used in paragraph 2?

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Which definition best fits the way the word matter is used in paragraph 1?

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