Dictionary Practice

How would you label the PURPLE box?

• part of speech

• pronunciation key

• entry

• guide words

How would you label the BLUE box?

• 2nd meaning

• 1st meaning

• synonym box

• part of speech

How would you label the PINK box?

• guide words

• pronunciation key

• 2nd meaning

• 1st meaning

What are the 2 words at the very top of the page called?

• entry

• part of speech

• guide words

• pronunciation key

What part of speech is amuse?

• adjective

• adverb

• noun

• verb

What is the best definition for amputate?

• cut off

• put back on

• concert hall

• theater

Would you find the word AMPLE on page 22 of THIS dictionary?

• yes

• no

How would you label the BLACK box?

• synonyms

• entry

• guide words

• part of speech

Watch your head! Since you're so tall, you'll have to stoop to step inside.

Read the dictionary entry. Which meaning of the word stoop is used in the sentence?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

The bread was old. A blue mold had started to appear on the crust.

Read the dictionary entry. Which meaning of the word mold is used in the sentence?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4