Dictionary Skills

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What is a guide word?

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A guide word is a word printed at the top of a dictionary page that helps you find the words listed on that page.

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Which word comes FIRST in ABC order: tree, rock, queen, plate?

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Plate comes first in ABC order.

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What does 'intrigued' mean in the context of: 'I was intrigued by the book'?

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Intrigued means interested.

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If the guide words are kiwi---knit, which word would you find on the same page?

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You would find the word 'knife' on the same page.

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What does the word 'raise' mean in the context: 'to raise money for the trip'?

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In this context, 'raise' means to collect.

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What is a pronunciation guide?

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A pronunciation guide shows how to pronounce words, often using symbols or phonetic spelling.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and information about words.

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How do you use context clues to understand a word?

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You use context clues by looking at the surrounding words and sentences to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is the difference between a definition and a synonym?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word, while a synonym is another word that means the same thing.