Dictionary Skills Quiz

What is the purpose of a dictionary?

• To build and construct buildings

• To cook and prepare food

• To play music and entertain

• To find out what words mean, how to say them, and how to spell them.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

How are words arranged in a dictionary?

• Alphabetical order

• By word length

• In reverse alphabetical order

• Random order

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CCSS.RF.K.1B

What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

• A dictionary provides definitions and meanings of words, while a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms of words.

• A dictionary is used for finding the origin of words, while a thesaurus is used for finding the usage of words.

• A dictionary is used for finding the correct spelling of words, while a thesaurus is used for finding the pronunciation of words.

• A dictionary provides synonyms and antonyms of words, while a thesaurus provides definitions and meanings of words.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the guide word at the top of a dictionary page used for?

• To indicate the page number

• To provide definitions for the words on that page

• To indicate the first and last words on that page

• To show the pronunciation of the words

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CCSS.L.3.2G

What does the pronunciation key in a dictionary show?

• The correct way to pronounce the word using symbols or a guide.

• The synonyms of the word

• The origin of the word

• The definition of the word

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an entry word in a dictionary?

• A word that is spelled incorrectly

• The last word in the dictionary

• The word being defined or described in the dictionary entry

• A word that has multiple meanings

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

What does the abbreviation 'adj' stand for in a dictionary entry?

• adjustment

• adjunct

• adjoining

• adjective

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is the definition of the word 'synonym'?

• A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.

• A word that is difficult to pronounce

• A word that has multiple meanings

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

How can a dictionary help you with spelling?

• By helping you with grammar rules

• By providing definitions of words

• By providing the correct spelling of words

• By teaching you new words

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the term 'antonym' mean?

• A word that has the same meaning as another word

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

• A word that is spelled the same as another word

• A word that sounds the same as another word

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C