Understanding Dictionary Organization and Packing

What was Matt asked to do by Granny?

• Pack a bag with her requested items

• Take her to the doctor

• Cook dinner

• Clean the house

How are words organized in a dictionary?

• By length

• By date of origin

• By alphabetical order

• By frequency of use

If two words start with the same letter, what should you check next to determine their order in a dictionary?

• The number of syllables

• The length of the words

• The second letter

• The meaning of the words

Which word would appear first in a dictionary: 'considerate' or 'considerable'?

• Considerate

• Considerable

• They appear together

• It depends on the context

What should you do if you don't know the meaning of a word?

• Guess its meaning

• Ignore it

• Ask a friend

• Look it up in the dictionary