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Dictionary Skills

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Latin word sidere means 'to sink'--this would help a reader to know that the word subside used in the sentence below means to--
The water will subside and the flooding stop if the rain lets up soon. 
a)
improve
b)
lessen
c)
react
d)
return
2.
Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone. 
a)
tired 
b)
confident 
c)
worried
d)
thrilled
3.
Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I was intrigued by the book and wanted to learn more. 
a)
interested
b)
bored
c)
angered 
d)
exhausted
4.
The Latin word ob, meaning “in the way,” helps the reader understand that the word obstructs in the sentence below means —
The construction truck parked on the freeway often obstructs traffic during rush hour. 
a)
hinders
b)
reverses
c)
defeats
d)
lengthens
5.
This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Question:  Which page would you find the word grind?
a)
32
b)
117
c)
97
d)
122
6.
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt
a)
peek
b)
pearly
c)
pebble
d)
peace
7.

Use this dictionary entry to answer question.


pop, (verb)

1. to open wide 2. to move quickly 3. to make a short, sharp sound 4.to let go of


Read this sentence.


I could hear the car's tire pop when it drove over the nail.


Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

8.

Families could carry only those possessions that would fit in a prairie schooner, or covered wagon. Toys, furniture, books, extra linens and clothing—even family heirlooms—were sold to raise money for the trip.


Read the dictionary entry below.


raise \ı ra¯z\ v 1. to move something higher 2. to rear a child 3. to collect 4. to improve


Which definition matches the meaning of raise in the paragraph?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

9.

This is a:

a)

guide word

b)

pronunciation guide

c)

definition

d)

synonym

10.
Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
pixie, pizza, place, pit
a)
pixie
b)
pizza
c)
place
d)
pit
11.
Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
12.
Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
13.
Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
east
eat
easy
eaves
a)
east
b)
eat
c)
easy
d)
eaves
14.
Put these words in ABC order?
bud, budge, browse, bubble
a)
bud, budge, browse, bubble
b)
bubble, browse, budge, bud
c)
browse, bubble, bud, budge
d)
bubble, browse, budge, bud
15.
This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Question: Which word would be found on page 117?
a)
ground
b)
grow
c)
groom
16.
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
kiwi---knit
a)
king
b)
kitty
c)
knob
d)
knife
17.
What word would appear on a page with the following guide words? 
plentiful----plumber
a)
plow
b)
plank
c)
plummet
18.
Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
take---talk
a)
talent
b)
takeout
c)
tail
19.
Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
laugh---laundry
a)
launch
b)
lava
c)
laughter