Dictionary Skills

What is the meaning of the word 'exhausted'?

• To be very tired or worn out.

• To be extremely happy and energetic.

• To be confused or uncertain.

• To be calm and relaxed.

What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

• A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word, while an antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning.

• A synonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, while an antonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning.

• A synonym is a word that can be used in place of another word, while an antonym is a word that cannot be used interchangeably.

• A synonym is a word that describes a person, while an antonym is a word that describes an action.

What are guide words in a dictionary?

• Words that indicate the first and last words on a page.

• Words that provide definitions of other words.

• Words that are used to categorize entries in the dictionary.

• Words that are printed in bold for emphasis.

What is a dictionary?

• A reference book that lists words in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

• A book that contains only definitions of words without any examples.

• A collection of words that are not organized in any specific order.

• A type of book that focuses solely on grammar rules.

What is the correct alphabetical order of the words: bud, budge, browse, bubble?

• bud, budge, browse, bubble

• bud, bubble, budge, browse

• bud, budge, bubble, browse

• bubble, bud, budge, browse

How do you use a dictionary to find a word?

• Look for the first letter of the word and scan through the pages until you find the word listed alphabetically.

• Open the dictionary to a random page and start reading.

• Ask someone else to find the word for you.

• Use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary.

How can you tell if a word is a noun?

• A noun can be preceded by 'a' or 'the'.

• A noun is always capitalized.

• A noun describes an action or state of being.

• A noun can only refer to living things.

What is an example of a guide word?

• apple

• banana

• grape

• orange

How do you determine which word comes last in alphabetical order?

• By comparing the first letters of each word, then the second letters, and so on, until you find the one that is last.

• By counting the number of letters in each word and selecting the longest one.

• By looking at the meaning of the words and choosing the one that is least common.

• By randomly selecting a word and checking its position in the dictionary.

What does it mean to use context clues?

• Using context clues means looking at the words and sentences around an unfamiliar word to help understand its meaning.

• Using context clues means ignoring unfamiliar words and focusing on familiar ones.

• Using context clues means guessing the meaning of a word based on its first letter.

• Using context clues means asking someone else for the definition of the word.