Dictionary Skills and Context Clues

Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Which word would be found on page 117?

• ground

• grow

• groom

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
kiwi---knit

• king

• kitty

• knob

• knife

The Latin word ob, meaning “in the way,” helps the reader understand that the word obstructs in the sentence below means —
The construction truck parked on the freeway often obstructs traffic during rush hour. 

• hinders

• reverses

• defeats

• lengthens

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt

• peek

• pearly

• pebble

• peace

What word would appear on a page with the following guide words? 
plentiful----plumber

• plow

• plank

• plummet

Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
laugh---laundry

• launch

• lava

• laughter

This dictionary page has been ripped.  Which word below would not appear on this dictionary page?

• hall

• handy

• happy

• ham

Refer to the dictionary entry in the photo: What part of speech is the word import?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb