Dictionary Skill

What part of a dictionary entry is circled?

• Definition

• Example

• Part of speech

• Pronunciation

What part of a dictionary entry is circled?

• Definition

• Example

• Part of speech

• Pronunciation

• She worked very meticulous on her art project.
• Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
• You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
• The story was about a young meticulous.

How many syllables are in the word "education"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of these could be the guide words on the page where you would find an entry in the dictionary for the word "formidable"?

• aardvark - cable

• ferocious - file

• fortress - frost

• fork - foster

This is what we call the word being defined. It is in bold letters.

• guide word

• entry word

• pronunciation

• irregular forms

Which of these entries would you find on a dictionary page with the guide words laugh and lavish?

• lawyer

• late

• last

• laundry

Dictionaries put words at the top of each page in dark print to help people locate words quickly. What are these dark print words called?

• Location Words

• Reference Words

• Vocabulary Words

• Guide Words

All are found in a dictionary EXCEPT--

• the parts of speech

• a pronunciation key

• a list of synonyms

• a definition of a word

What do you call the words at the top of the page that help you find the book?

• guide words

• entry word