WorksheetsUsing a Dictionary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In paragraph 4, what does the word board mean?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Using the dictionary, find the second definition of the word “devote”.
having strong loyalty
to set apart for a special use
to center the attention or activies of
dedicated to
Using the dictionary, write the first definition of the word “sanguine”.
optimistic
reddish
flushed
happy
Using the dictionary, write the third definition of the word “incompetent”.
lacking the qualities necessary
not legally qualified
inadequate to or unsuitable for a purpose
8th grade students
The main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus is:
There is no difference
The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence
The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word
Dictionaries are more expencsive
Look up the word notch. There are multiple entries for the word. According to your dictionary, notch can be which two parts of speech?
a noun and a verb
a noun and an adjective
a verb and an adjective
an adverb and an exclamation
This dictionary page has been ripped. Which word below would not appear on this dictionary page?
hall
handy
happy
ham
Using a dictionary, what is the primary function of a dictionary?
To provide synonyms for words
To give the definitions of words
To translate words into different languages
To offer examples of word usage
Which part of a dictionary entry tells you how to pronounce a word?
The definition
The etymology
The phonetic transcription
The part of speech
What information does a dictionary typically provide about a word?
Its definition, pronunciation, and part of speech
Its synonyms and antonyms
Its translation into other languages
Its usage in literature
In a dictionary, what does the abbreviation 'adj.' stand for?
Adjective
Adverb
Adjudicate
Adjust
Using a dictionary, find the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'. Which of the following is correct?
Clear and precise
Open to more than one interpretation
Related to water
A type of fruit
What is the purpose of the etymology section in a dictionary entry?
To provide the word's definition
To show the word's origin and history
To list synonyms and antonyms
To give examples of the word in sentences
Which of the following is NOT typically found in a dictionary entry?
The word's definition
The word's synonyms
The word's antonyms
The word's etymology
When using a dictionary, what does the term 'entry word' refer to?
The first word on a page
The word being defined
A synonym of the word
A related word
