STAAR Dictionary Skills

What is the main purpose of a dictionary?

• To provide synonyms of words

• To provide definitions of words

• To provide antonyms of words

• To provide examples of words

Use this dictionary entry to answer question.

jump, (verb)

1. to move suddenly and quickly in a specified way 2. to move or proceed in leaps or hops

3. to make a sudden movement from a position 4.to pass over

Read this sentence.

The cat jumped over the fence.

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

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
mango--march

• map

• meal

• meat

• mark

Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
pixie, pizza, place, pit

• pixie
• pizza
• place
• pit

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Question:  Which page would you find the word grind?

• 32
• 117
• 97
• 122

Can the dictionary help you with pronunciation?

• Yes

• No

Use this dictionary entry to answer question.

pop, (verb)

1. to open wide 2. to move quickly 3. to make a short, sharp sound 4.to let go of

Read this sentence.

I could hear the car's tire pop when it drove over the nail.

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

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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

• peek
• pearly
• pebble
• peace

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