GC IV Dictionary Review

Syllabication

• The language of Romans

• The eight kinds of words in English

• The division of words into syllables

• Where words originated from

Pronunciation

• The division of words into syllables

• Definitions of words as they are used in a text.

• Where words "originated" from

• The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language

Word Meaning

• The language of the Romans

• Definitions of words as they are us in a text.

• Words with Germanic Origins

• Words with Greek Origins

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

What do you call the words at the top of the page that help you find the book?

• guide words
• entry word

television - would be between what two words?
   

• flipper-garage
• palace - roof
• outstanding-pianist
• spaces - traded 

Select the correct definition for the word dugout. 

We had the chance to float down the river in an old dugout canoe.

• 1. A boat, as in a canoe, made by hollowing out a log.
• 2. A rough shelter dug in the ground or in a hillside, as one used by soldiers for protection.
• 3. A long, low shelter at the side of a baseball field in which team members sit when they are not playing.

Select the correct definition for the word melt.

The sugar cube began to melt when it was placed in the hot coffee.

• 1. To change a solid to a liquid by heating.
• 2. To dissolve.
• 3. To lessen or fade gradually, vanish.
• 4. To change or blend gradually.