
Understanding Guide Words in Dictionaries

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English
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4th - 5th Grade
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Hard

Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of guide words in a dictionary?
To list synonyms and antonyms
To help locate words quickly
To offer pronunciation guides
To provide definitions of words
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are dictionaries typically organized?
By word length
By frequency of use
Alphabetically
By part of speech
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do the two guide words on a dictionary page represent?
The most important words on the page
The definitions of the words
The synonyms and antonyms of the words
The first and last words on the page
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in using guide words to find a word?
Identify the first guide word
Look at the last guide word
Check the dictionary's index
Read the entire page
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is alphabetical order important in using guide words?
It helps in finding synonyms
It organizes words by length
It determines the placement of words
It is used for pronunciation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the second guide word on a dictionary page?
To list synonyms
To provide a definition
To show pronunciation
To indicate the last word on the page
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of finding 'Divine', why was the word not on the first page checked?
It was not in the dictionary
It was misspelled
It was before the first guide word
It was after the second guide word
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