Guide Words

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What are guide words?

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

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How do you use guide words to find a word in the dictionary?

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You look at the guide words at the top of the page to see if the word you are looking for falls between them.

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Given the guide words 'BASE - BATCH', what word can you find on the same page?

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baste

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Given the guide words 'NEWS - NIGHT', what word can you find on the same page?

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next

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Given the guide words 'PITCH FORK - PLAIN', what word can you find on the same page?

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plaid

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Given the guide words 'HAIR - HAND', what word can you find on the same page?

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Halloween

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Given the guide words 'GREEN - GRINDER', what word can you find on the same page?

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grin

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What is the purpose of guide words in a dictionary?

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The purpose of guide words is to help users quickly locate words and understand the range of words on that page.

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Can guide words help you find words that start with the same letter?

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Yes, guide words can help you find words that start with the same letter, as they show the first and last words on the page.

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What is an example of a pair of guide words?

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An example of a pair of guide words is 'APPLE - ART'.