Dictionary Skills

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that provides meanings, pronunciations, and other information about words.

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How are words organized in a dictionary?

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Words in a dictionary are organized in alphabetical order.

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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that indicate the first and last words on that page.

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What does it mean for a word to come first in ABC order?

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A word comes first in ABC order if it is the earliest word alphabetically compared to others.

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What does it mean for a word to come last in ABC order?

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A word comes last in ABC order if it is the latest word alphabetically compared to others.

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How can you determine if a word appears on a specific page of a dictionary?

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You can determine if a word appears on a specific page by checking if it falls between the guide words on that page.

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What is an example of a word that would not appear between the guide words 'sideways' and 'silly'?

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An example is 'silver', as it comes after 'silly' in alphabetical order.

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What is an example of a word that would appear between the guide words 'gold' and 'good'?

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An example is 'gong', as it comes alphabetically between 'gold' and 'good'.

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What is the significance of understanding alphabetical order in using a dictionary?

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Understanding alphabetical order helps users quickly locate words and their definitions.

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What is the difference between guide words and entry words in a dictionary?

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Guide words indicate the range of words on a page, while entry words are the words defined on that page.