Exploring Dictionary Skills in Vocabulary Lesson 3

What should you try first when you come across an unfamiliar word while reading?

• Ask someone else

• Look it up in a dictionary

• Skip the word

• Use context clues

What is the last resort when you cannot determine the meaning of a word using context clues or word parts?

• Guess the meaning

• Use a thesaurus

• Ignore the word

• Consult a dictionary

How has the advent of the Internet and apps changed the use of dictionaries?

• It has made using dictionaries more complicated

• It has made dictionaries obsolete

• It has made using dictionaries simpler

• It has had no impact on dictionary use

What is one of the components that a good dictionary should have?

• A list of publishers

• A table of contents

• Pronunciations

• A list of authors

What are guide words in a dictionary?

• The most important words in the dictionary

• Words that are highlighted

• The first and last words on a dictionary page

• Words that are underlined

What is the term for the main word listed in a dictionary?

• Root word

• Prefix

• Entry word

• Guide word

What follows the entry word in a dictionary?

• Definition

• Pronunciation guide

• Synonyms

• Example sentence

What is the alternative form of the word 'didactic'?

• Didactism

• Didact

• Didactical

• Didactically

What additional feature does a good online dictionary have that a traditional one might not?

• A list of publishers

• A list of authors

• An audio clip of the pronunciation

• A table of contents

What is one benefit of using an online dictionary in electronic textbooks?

• It provides a list of authors

• It allows you to click on a word for its definition

• It highlights important words

• It provides a table of contents