Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book or online resource that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What are syllables?

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Syllables are units of sound in a word, typically containing a vowel sound.

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How do you find the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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You can find the meaning of an unfamiliar word by looking it up in a dictionary or using context clues from the surrounding text.

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What is context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does it mean to obstruct?

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To obstruct means to block or hinder something from happening.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a resource that provides synonyms and antonyms for words.