Dictionary Skills

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

• guide word

• entry word

• pronunciation

• part of speech

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

• irregular form

• definition

• pronunciation

• part of speech

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

• definition

• guide words

• pronunciation

• irregular form

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

• part of speech

• definition

• pronunciation

• guide word

What is the abbreviation for adjective?

• a

• ad

• adj

• adv

What is the abbreviation for adverb?

• a

• ad

• adj

• adv

What is the abbreviation for noun?

• n

• nn

• no

• vb

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

• pixie
• pizza
• place
• pit

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

• tree
• rock
• queen
• plate

What word would NOT appear on a dictionary page with the following guide words? 
braid-----bread

• brain
• breed
• branch