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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which definition best fits the way the word running is used in paragraph 1?
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Which definition best fits the way the word chorus is used in paragraph 1?
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Which definition best fits the way the word wild is used in paragraph 1?
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Which definition best fits the way the word slipped is used in paragraph 2?
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Which definition best fits the way the word whisked is used in paragraph 2?
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Which definition best fits the way the word drew is used in paragraph 1?
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Which definition best fits the way the word hauled is used in paragraph 2?
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Which definition best fits the way the word matter is used in paragraph 1?
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Which definition best fits the way the word rapped is used in paragraph 2?
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Which definition best fits the way the word shrank is used in paragraph 1?
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Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?
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Which page would you find the word grind?
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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?
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Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words;
kiwi---knit
king
kitty
knob
knife
Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
take---talk
talent
takeout
tail
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words;
pedal--pelt
peek
pearly
pebble
peace
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?
ground
grow
groom
What word would appear on a page with the following guide words?
plentiful----plumber
plow
plank
plummet
This tells you the first and last word defined on the page.
guide word
entry word
pronunciation
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The word being defined. The • separates the syllables
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This explains the meaning of the word. If there is more than one meaning, the definition is divided by numbers.
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Which dictionary entry provides the most accurate meaning for the word 'elaborate'?
A) Definition 1: To simplify
B) Definition 2: To explain in detail
C) Definition 3: To confuse
D) Definition 4: To summarize
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) Definition 1: To ignore
B) Definition 2: To seek information from
C) Definition 3: To argue with
D) Definition 4: To write about
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words: 'bake'—'balloon'?
A) banana
B) band
C) bark
D) balance
What is the term for the word that appears in bold at the beginning of a dictionary entry?
A) Guide word
B) Entry word
C) Definition
D) Pronunciation
