Dictionary Skills Review

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What is a guide word in a dictionary?

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A guide word is a word printed at the top of a dictionary page that indicates the first and last words on that page, helping users locate entries.

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How do you determine which word would be found on a specific dictionary page?

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You look at the guide words at the top of the page and find a word that falls alphabetically between them.

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What is the alphabetical order of the following words: land, band, hand, stand?

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band, hand, land, stand.

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How many definitions does the word 'slight' have?

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The word 'slight' has 4 definitions.

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Which word comes first in the dictionary: date, dig, dog, dunk?

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The word 'date' comes first.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and other information about words.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary definition in a dictionary?

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A primary definition is the most common meaning of a word, while secondary definitions are less common or specialized meanings.

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How can you find the pronunciation of a word in the dictionary?

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Pronunciations are typically provided using phonetic symbols or a pronunciation guide next to the word entry.

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What is the significance of alphabetical order in a dictionary?

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Alphabetical order allows users to quickly locate words based on their spelling.

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What are entry words in a dictionary?

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Entry words are the words listed in the dictionary that are defined and explained.