Using Guide Words in Dictionaries

This video tutorial teaches students how to use guide words to locate words in a dictionary. It explains what a dictionary is, the importance of knowing how to use printed versions, and how guide words help in quickly finding words. The video provides examples and practice exercises to reinforce the concept, concluding with an assignment for students to complete and submit.

Why is it important to learn how to use a printed dictionary?

• Because online dictionaries are not reliable.

• To develop skills in finding word meanings without technology.

• Printed dictionaries have more words than online versions.

• They are more fun to use than online dictionaries.

What information can you find in a dictionary?

• Only the spellings of words.

• Meanings, pronunciations, and parts of speech.

• Only the meanings of words.

• Only the synonyms of words.

What are guide words in a dictionary?

• Words that appear at the top of each page to help locate other words.

• Words that are highlighted in the dictionary.

• Words that are used as examples in the dictionary.

• Words that are the most common in the dictionary.

How do guide words help in using a dictionary?

• They show the definitions of words.

• They highlight the most important words.

• They indicate the first and last words on a page.

• They provide synonyms for words.

If the guide words are 'cat' and 'dog', which word would be on this page?

• elephant

• bat

• cot

• zebra

Which word would be found between the guide words 'apple' and 'banana'?

• apricot

• berry

• cherry

• date

If the guide words are 'mouse' and 'zebra', which word would not be on this page?

• lion

• zoo

• yak

• monkey

What is the correct order of words if the guide words are 'ant' and 'bat'?

• ant, apple, bat

• bat, apple, ant

• ant, bat, apple

• apple, ant, bat

Which word would be found between the guide words 'sun' and 'tree'?

• star

• umbrella

• tiger

• rock

If the guide words are 'book' and 'bottle', which word would be on this page?

• bat

• broom

• bake

• bark