WorksheetsDictionary Skills
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which definition below is most closely aligned with how the word ISSUED is used in the sentence above?
to flow or to go out
the act of going or flowing out
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion
supply or distribute
Which definition best defines how the word STABLE is used in the sentence above?
a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed
steady, reliable, sturdy
a group of people (such as athletes, writers, or performers) under one management
the racehorses of one owner
Mom took the lace sample to the mall in
search of something that would come close, or possibly match alltogeher.
Which dictionary entry best defines the way in which SAMPLE is used above?
an entire piece of something
statistics; a subset
of a population: to
study a sample of
the total population.
a sound of short duration, as a musical tone or a drum beat, digitally stored in a synthesizer for playback.
an example
serving as a speci-
men: a sample piece
Which dictionary entry best defines the way in which PHENOMENON is used here?
a rare or significant fact or event
the object of a person's perception; what the senses or the mind notice
a fact or event of scientific interest susceptible to scientific description and explanation
Look up the word notch. There are multiple entries for the word. According to your dictionary, notch can be which two parts of speech?
an adverb and an exclamation
a verb and an adjective
a noun and an adjective
a noun and a verb
the listing in a dictionary of how to say a word
spelling
etymology
definition
pronunciation
Which definition below is most closely aligned with how JOCKEY is used in the sentence above.
(n) - one who rides a horse, especially as a profession
(v) - to ride a hose
(v) - to move or to maneuver skillfully
Which definition best defines how the word SECURE is used in the sentence above?
free from danger
assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
affording safety
to fasten; to connect
What is the definition of the word "ambiguous"?
Clear and easy to understand
Open to more than one interpretation
Extremely happy
Very small in size
What is the definition of the word "candid"?
Secretive and hidden
Honest and straightforward
Extremely tired
Very colorful
What is the definition of the word "benevolent"?
Showing a lack of interest
Having a desire to do good
Being extremely careful
Feeling or showing anger
What is the purpose of a dictionary?
To build and construct buildings
To cook and prepare food
To play music and entertain
To find out what words mean, how to say them, and how to spell them.
How are words arranged in a dictionary?
Alphabetical order
By word length
In reverse alphabetical order
Random order
What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?
A dictionary provides definitions and meanings of words, while a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms of words.
A dictionary is used for finding the origin of words, while a thesaurus is used for finding the usage of words.
A dictionary is used for finding the correct spelling of words, while a thesaurus is used for finding the pronunciation of words.
A dictionary provides synonyms and antonyms of words, while a thesaurus provides definitions and meanings of words.
What is the guide word at the top of a dictionary page used for?
To indicate the page number
To provide definitions for the words on that page
To indicate the first and last words on that page
To show the pronunciation of the words
What does the pronunciation key in a dictionary show?
The correct way to pronounce the word using symbols or a guide.
The synonyms of the word
The origin of the word
The definition of the word
What is an entry word in a dictionary?
A word that is spelled incorrectly
The last word in the dictionary
The word being defined or described in the dictionary entry
A word that has multiple meanings
What does the abbreviation 'adj' stand for in a dictionary entry?
adjustment
adjunct
adjoining
adjective
What is the definition of the word 'synonym'?
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
A word that is difficult to pronounce
A word that has multiple meanings
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
How can a dictionary help you with spelling?
By helping you with grammar rules
By providing definitions of words
By providing the correct spelling of words
By teaching you new words
What does the term 'antonym' mean?
A word that has the same meaning as another word
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
A word that is spelled the same as another word
A word that sounds the same as another word
What order are the words in a dictionary listed in?
Alphabetical
Numerical
Subject
Dewey
This dictionary page has been ripped. Which word below would not appear on this dictionary page?
hall
handy
happy
ham
Which part of a dictionary entry provides information on how to pronounce a word?
A) Definition
B) Etymology
C) Pronunciation guide
D) Synonyms
What is the purpose of guide words in a dictionary?
A) To show the pronunciation of words
B) To indicate the first and last words on a page
C) To provide definitions for words
D) To list synonyms and antonyms
