Using a Dictionary

What is the main entry word?

• library

• place

• collection

• organization

The plural of the word is

• libraries

• lahy-brer-ee

• noun

• libraire

How many definitions are given for this word?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Which definition best fits this sentence?
Our class is going to the library.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition of Origin

This word would come between which two sets of guide words?

• lick and lion

• lace and lemon

• liberty and life

• leaf and lie

Which row of words is in alphabetical order?

• book    brown  biscuit  boy

• girl    garden  green  grey

• farm  father  fish  friend

• picture  phone  party  plant

Luke searched through his Easter basket again. He was sure there was at least one chocolate bunny left, but he could not find it. Then he looked over at his baby brother. Melted chocolate was smeared all over his face! Now Luke knew where his missing bunny went.

Read the dictionary entry below.

left
1. the amount remaining
2. to leave a place
3. opposite of right
4. quit

Which meaning of left was used in the paragraph?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

It was Saturday morning and Samuel was in a hurry to get to his baseball game. His mom kept reminding him of his chores. She asked if his room was neat, then she reminded him that it was his turn to clean the shower. Would he ever get to his game?

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shower
1. a party to celebrate
2. rain
3. a place to bathe
4. to wash yourself

In the paragraph, which meaning most closely matches the meaning of the word shower?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Alyssa visits the park each Saturday morning. She brings bread to feed the ducks. One duck seems to recognize her when she arrives. That special duck lets her put the bread in his bill, then waits for more.

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bill
1. a statement of money
owed
2. the visor of a cap
3. a piece of paper money
4. the parts of a bird’s jaw

Which meaning of bill was used in the paragraph?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Matthew stared at the his opponent. They had struggled for what seemed like hours. First their arms would tilt to one side and then the other. Neither boy could get the other to give in. “I guess I’ve met my match,” thought Matthew.

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match
1. a game such as in chess, soccer, or tennis
2. two things that are similar
3.a thin piece of wood that starts fires
4.an equal

Which meaning of match was used in the paragraph?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4