Dictionary Skills Review

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings.

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What does alphabetical order mean?

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Alphabetical order is the arrangement of words based on the first letter of each word, from A to Z.

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What is the first word in the dictionary that starts with 'h'?

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The first word is 'hair'.

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What is the last word in the dictionary that starts with 'h'?

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The last word is 'hand'.

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Where can you find the definition of a word?

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You can find the definition of a word in a dictionary.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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The purpose of a dictionary is to provide meanings, pronunciations, and usage of words.

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How do you find a word in the dictionary?

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You find a word in the dictionary by looking for it in alphabetical order.

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What comes first: 'dog' or 'dunk'?

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The word 'dog' comes first in the dictionary.

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What comes first: 'feet' or 'fan'?

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The word 'fan' comes first in the dictionary.