Word Study SOL Practice

How do you put words in alphabetical order?

• By looking at the ending letters in the words

• By looking at the beginning letters in the words

• By counting the number of letters in each word

• By arranging them according to word length

Which word comes first in alphabetical order?

• goal

• hobby

• igloo

• grain

Which word comes last in alphabetical order?

• goal

• hobby

• igloo

• grain

Place the following words in alphabetical order: dash, head, home, maybe.

• dash, head, home, maybe

• head, home, maybe, dash

• home, maybe, dash, head

• maybe, dash, head, home

Place the following words in alphabetical order: predict, pyramid, party, preview.

• predict, pyramid, party, preview

• party, predict, preview, pyramid

• party, preview, predict, pyramid

• pyramid, predict, party, preview

Where can you find the guide words in a dictionary?

• At the bottom of each page

• In the middle of each page

• At the top of each page

• On the cover of the dictionary

What is the purpose of guide words in a dictionary?

• To show the page number

• To tell you the first and last words on the page, making it easier to find the word you are looking for

• To give you the definition of words

• To illustrate the words with pictures

Which of the following words would appear on a page of the dictionary with the guide words 'breadth' and 'bridge'?

• brand

• breeze

• bread

• braid

Which of the following words would come after "dab" in alphabetical order?

• cat

• danger

• apple

• date

Which word is the best synonym for ancient?

• better

• old

• deep

• grumpy