Dictionary Skills

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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 show the first and last words on the page.

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How do you determine if a word is on a specific dictionary page?

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You can determine if a word is on a specific dictionary page by checking if it falls alphabetically between the guide words at the top of the page.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and other information about words, helping users understand their meanings and uses.

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What does it mean if a word is 'not found' on a dictionary page?

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If a word is 'not found' on a dictionary page, it means that the word does not fall alphabetically between the guide words at the top of that page.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'DIRECTOR - DISC'?

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The word 'discard' would NOT be found between the guide words 'DIRECTOR - DISC'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'HOLD - HOMEMADE'?

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The word 'homesick' would NOT be found between the guide words 'HOLD - HOMEMADE'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'MODEL - MOLE'?

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The word 'moment' would NOT be found between the guide words 'MODEL - MOLE'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'TRINKET - TROPHY'?

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The word 'tropic' would NOT be found between the guide words 'TRINKET - TROPHY'.

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What is an example of a word that would NOT be found between the guide words 'STAMPEDE - STAR'?

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The word 'stammer' would NOT be found between the guide words 'STAMPEDE - STAR'.

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What is the alphabetical order of words?

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The alphabetical order of words is the arrangement of words based on the letters of the alphabet, starting from A to Z.