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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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Guide words are the words printed at the top of a dictionary page that help you find the words listed on that page. They indicate the first and last words on the page.

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Where would you find the word 'bloom' if the guide words are 'blow-blue'?

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Before the guide words 'blow-blue'.

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What does the word 'drowsy' mean?

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Drowsy means feeling sleepy or tired.

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If the guide words are 'returnable--revive', which word would you find on the same page?

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Revise.

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Which word would not be found on the same page as 'take---talk'?

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Tail.

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What is the purpose of using a dictionary?

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A dictionary is used to find the meanings, pronunciations, and correct spellings of words.

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How can context clues help you understand a word?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does it mean if a dictionary page is ripped?

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It means that some words or information may be missing from that page.

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If the guide words are 'hall-handy', which word would not appear on that page?

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Happy.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word, while an antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning.