Exploring Dictionary Skills for Q3W2

Mrs. Clevenger's lesson focuses on dictionary skills, including guide words, entry words, syllables, parts of speech, and irregular forms. She explains how to use both print and online dictionaries, emphasizing the importance of alphabetical order and pronunciation. The lesson also covers using dictionary.com for digital reference.

What are guide words used for in a dictionary?

• To identify the part of speech

• To provide synonyms

• To locate the first and last words on a page

• To find the page number

If the guide words on a page are 'bribe' and 'bring', which word would be found on this page?

• brink

• broad

• broom

• bribe

How many syllables are in the word 'potato'?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What does the pronunciation section in a dictionary help you with?

• Finding synonyms

• Understanding the meaning

• Knowing how to say the word

• Identifying the part of speech

What part of speech is indicated by the abbreviation 'adj'?

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Verb

• Noun

How is the plural form of 'potato' spelled?

• potatoes

• potatos

• potatoe

• potato's

What does the definition section in a dictionary explain?

• The part of speech

• The syllables in the word

• The pronunciation of the word

• The meaning of the word

Which website can you use to find the pronunciation of a word?

• google.com

• thesaurus.com

• dictionary.com

• wikipedia.org

What is the definition of 'teacher' according to dictionary.com?

• A person who reads

• A person who writes

• A person who instructs

• A person who learns

Which website can you use to find synonyms for a word?

• google.com

• dictionary.com

• thesaurus.com

• wikipedia.org