Dictionary Skill

What does a dictionary help us do?

• It tells us how to add numbers.

• It tells us what a word means.

• It tells us how many letters are in the alphabet

What word comes first in the dictionary?

• Cucumber

• Jogging

• Zebra

• Elephant

Based on this dictionary entry, which of the following sentences matches this meaning of the word "bark"?

• The pine tree's bark was sticky with sap. 

• That dog's bark is worse than his bite. 

• I barked my shin on the coffee table. 

Which definition best fits the following sentence: Noah was excited that she had been picked to judge the school's talent show. 

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns.

Which definition of light is used in this sentence?

• lamp

• not heavy

• sunshine

• bright

Which word has multiple definitions and will fit in both sentences?

The family gave bread crumbs to the _____ at the park.

You need to _____ so you don't hit your head on the bar.

• squirrel

• look

• move

• duck

This is a:

• guide word

• pronunciation guide

• definition

• synonym

Families could carry only those possessions that would fit in a prairie schooner, or covered wagon. Toys, furniture, books, extra linens and clothing—even family heirlooms—were sold to raise money for the trip. Read the dictionary entry below. raise \ı ra¯z\ v 1. to move something higher 2. to rear a child 3. to collect 4. to improve Which definition matches the meaning of raise in the paragraph?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Which definition of the word "gouge" means the same as in the following sentence? There was a nasty gouge in my otherwise beautiful apple.

• Noun definition 1

• Noun definition 2

• verb definition 1

• Verb definition 2

Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
east
eat
easy
eaves

• east

• eat

• easy

• eaves