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Dictionary Skills

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which definition fits the sentence?


term - noun (term)


1. A word or expression with a specific meaning

2. A portion of time

3. A particular part of the school year


I earned a 78 average during the second term.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

2.

Identify the word that would appear between the following guide words.


sheep - sink

a)

Sentence

b)

Saline

c)

Silence

3.

Identify the number of syllables in the following word.


withdrew

a)

One syllable

b)

Two syllables

c)

Three syllables

4.

Identify the correct synonym to the following word.


glide - verb (glide)

1. To move continuously and fluidly.

a)

Coast

b)

Flounder

c)

Stop

5.

Identify the part of speech of the following word.


Consultation (con*sul*ta*tion)

1. A meeting to ask for advice.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

6.

Examine the misspelled word in the sentence below. Select the correct spelling.


Marcy was an extremely ajiel skater. She always appeared to be floating across the ice. She spun in the air with a ight, airy appearance.

a)

ageile

b)

ajil

c)

agile

7.

Identify the correct antonym to the following word.


precision - noun (pre*ci*sion)

a)

Accurate

b)

Pinpoint

c)

Inaccuracy

8.

Which definition fits the sentence?


crusade - noun (cru*sade)

1. A historical military operation undertaken by Christians

2. A movement one promotes with enthusiasm


My mother led a crusade against the scamming solicitors in the neighborhood.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

9.

Examine the misspelled word in the sentence below. Select the correct spelling.


When it was time to enroll for classes, Jose first had to wait in the qu. The predicted wait time was 15 minutes. After five minutes, the webpage reloaded, and he was allowed to register.

a)

Queue

b)

Que

c)

Cue

10.

Identify the word that would appear between the following guide words.


deep - difficult

a)

Dark

b)

Deafening

c)

Deficit

11.

Identify the part of speech of the following word.


vegetarian (veg*e*tar*i*an)

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

12.

Identify the number of syllables in the following word.


experienced

a)

Two syllable

b)

Three syllable

c)

Four syllabe

13.

Identify the correct synonym to the following word.


absolute - adjective (ab*so*lute)

1. positive, without a doubt

a)

Doubtful

b)

Certain

c)

Inconclusive

14.

Which definition fits the sentence?


vision - noun (vi*sion)

1. The act of visually seeing

2. Something seen in a dream

3. The act of imagination


I have a vision of peace across all nations.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

15.

Identify the correct antonym to the following word.


concentrate - verb (con*cen*trate)

1. To exhibit in condensed form by removing water.

a)

Dilute

b)

Condense

c)

Compact

16.

Identify the number of syllables in the following word.


philosophy

a)

Two syllables

b)

Three syllables

c)

Four syllables

17.

Identify the word that would appear between the following guide words.


chimp - chin

a)

champion

b)

chill

c)

chimpanzee

18.

Examine the misspelled word in the sentence below. Select the correct spelling.


When Ty'Leigh was sick, she had the best sirgen. The doctor was very skilled and had been practicing for several years. I would recommend the doctor to other patients.

a)

surgion

b)

surgeon

c)

sirgeon

19.

Identify the part of speech of the following word.


anniversary (an*ni*ver*sa*ry)

1. The annual celebration of a notable date or event.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

20.

Identify the number of syllables in the following word.


dive

a)

One syllable

b)

Two syllables

c)

Three syllables

21.

Identify the correct synonym to the following word.


endorse - verb (en*dorse)

1. To show support

a)

Condemn

b)

Approve

c)

Rebuke

22.

Which definition fits the sentence?


absorb - verb (ab*sorb)

1. To take in or soak up

2. To make part of a whole

3. To receive without echo


When Mrs. Smith leaves, the other teachers will absorb her extra students into their classes.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

23.

Identify the correct antonym to the following word.


proud - adjective (proud)

1. A feeling of pride

a)

Modest

b)

Prideful

c)

Exultant

24.

Examine the misspelled word in the sentence below. Select the correct spelling.


I fell in front of the whole class, and I was really embarased. My whole face went red, and the class busted out in laughter. I texted my mom to pick me up early.

a)

embarrased

b)

embarassed

c)

embarrassed