Dictionary Skills Challenge

Arrange the following words in alphabetical order: apple, banana, cherry, orange

• banana, apple, orange, cherry

• apple, cherry, banana, orange

• cherry, orange, banana, apple

• apple, banana, cherry, orange

Using the guide words 'happy' and 'happen', identify the word that comes between them in a dictionary.

• happening

• happens

• happily

• happened

What is the meaning of the word 'vivid'?

• Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

• Soft and muted

• Lacking clarity or brightness

• Dull and uninteresting

Identify the part of speech for the word 'jumping'.

• verb

• noun

• adverb

• adjective

Find a synonym for the word 'big'.

• huge

• large

• enormous

• massive

Arrange the following words in alphabetical order: elephant, eagle, donkey, deer

• eagle, deer, elephant, donkey

• donkey, deer, eagle, elephant

• deer, donkey, eagle, elephant

• elephant, donkey, deer, eagle

Using the guide words 'light' and 'lion', identify the word that comes between them in a dictionary.

• lightning

• lighten

• lightning

• lighter

What is the meaning of the word 'magnificent'?

• Slightly beautiful, intricate, or unremarkable

• Moderately attractive, plain, or ordinary

• Extremely ugly, simple, or unimpressive

• Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive

Identify the part of speech for the word 'running'.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

Find an antonym for the word 'happy'.

• sad

• unhappy

• miserable

• angry