The plural of the word is

How many definitions are given for this word?

Which definition best fits this sentence?
Our class is going to the library.

This word would come between which two sets of guide words?

Which row of words is in alphabetical order?

Luke searched through his Easter basket again. He was sure there was at least one chocolate bunny left, but he could not find it. Then he looked over at his baby brother. Melted chocolate was smeared all over his face! Now Luke knew where his missing bunny went.

Read the dictionary entry below.

left
1. the amount remaining
2. to leave a place
3. opposite of right
4. quit

Which meaning of left was used in the paragraph?

It was Saturday morning and Samuel was in a hurry to get to his baseball game. His mom kept reminding him of his chores. She asked if his room was neat, then she reminded him that it was his turn to clean the shower. Would he ever get to his game?

Read the dictionary entry below.

shower
1. a party to celebrate
2. rain
3. a place to bathe
4. to wash yourself

In the paragraph, which meaning most closely matches the meaning of the word shower?

Alyssa visits the park each Saturday morning. She brings bread to feed the ducks. One duck seems to recognize her when she arrives. That special duck lets her put the bread in his bill, then waits for more.

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bill
1. a statement of money
owed
2. the visor of a cap
3. a piece of paper money
4. the parts of a bird’s jaw

Which meaning of bill was used in the paragraph?

Matthew stared at the his opponent. They had struggled for what seemed like hours. First their arms would tilt to one side and then the other. Neither boy could get the other to give in. “I guess I’ve met my match,” thought Matthew.

Read the dictionary entry below.

match
1. a game such as in chess, soccer, or tennis
2. two things that are similar
3.a thin piece of wood that starts fires
4.an equal

Which meaning of match was used in the paragraph?

“Grandpa,” asked David, “Will you help me make a birdhouse?” “What do you need help with, Dave?” replied Grandpa. “I can’t saw the wood the right way,” complained David. “Here let’s put it in this clamp first,” suggested Grandpa. Read the dictionary entry below saw 1. a tool for cutting 2. to cut something 3. the past form of see 4. an old saying Which meaning of saw was used in the paragraph?

Using a Dictionary

What is the primary purpose of a dictionary?

Which of the following is NOT typically found in a dictionary entry?

How can a dictionary help improve vocabulary?

What does the term 'etymology' refer to in a dictionary?

Which part of a dictionary entry shows how to say a word?

What is a 'homograph'?

In a dictionary, what does the abbreviation 'adj.' stand for?

Which of the following words would come first in a dictionary?

What is the function of a thesaurus, often found alongside a dictionary?

How does a dictionary indicate the syllable breaks in a word?

What does the term 'archaic' mean when used in a dictionary entry?

Which of the following is a benefit of using an online dictionary over a printed one?