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Dictionary Definition Skills

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which definition best fits the way the word running is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

2.

Which definition best fits the way the word chorus is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

3.

Which definition best fits the way the word wild is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

4.

Which definition best fits the way the word slipped is used in paragraph 2?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

5.

Which definition best fits the way the word whisked is used in paragraph 2?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

6.

Which definition best fits the way the word drew is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

7.

Which definition best fits the way the word hauled is used in paragraph 2?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

8.

Which definition best fits the way the word matter is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

9.

Which definition best fits the way the word rapped is used in paragraph 2?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

10.

Which definition best fits the way the word shrank is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

11.

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

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

12.

Which page would you find the word grind?

a)

32

b)

117

c)

97

d)

122

13.

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

14.

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
kiwi---knit

a)

king

b)

kitty

c)

knob

d)

knife

15.

Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
take---talk

a)

talent

b)

takeout

c)

tail

16.

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt

a)

peek

b)

pearly

c)

pebble

d)

peace

17.

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Which word would be found on page 117?

a)

ground

b)

grow

c)

groom

18.

What word would appear on a page with the following guide words? 
plentiful----plumber

a)

plow

b)

plank

c)

plummet

19.

This tells you the first and last word defined on the page.

a)

guide word

b)

entry word

c)

pronunciation

d)

part of speech

20.

The word being defined. The • separates the syllables

a)

guide word

b)

entry word

c)

pronunciation

d)

irregular forms

21.

This explains the meaning of the word. If there is more than one meaning, the definition is divided by numbers.

a)

irregular form

b)

definition

c)

pronunciation

d)

part of speech

22.

Which dictionary entry provides the most accurate meaning for the word 'elaborate'?

a)

A) Definition 1: To simplify

b)

B) Definition 2: To explain in detail

c)

C) Definition 3: To confuse

d)

D) Definition 4: To summarize

23.

In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to consult the dictionary for the meaning of the word,' which definition of 'consult' is most appropriate?

a)

A) Definition 1: To ignore

b)

B) Definition 2: To seek information from

c)

C) Definition 3: To argue with

d)

D) Definition 4: To write about

24.

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words: 'bake'—'balloon'?

a)

A) banana

b)

B) band

c)

C) bark

d)

D) balance

25.

What is the term for the word that appears in bold at the beginning of a dictionary entry?

a)

A) Guide word

b)

B) Entry word

c)

C) Definition

d)

D) Pronunciation