Dictionary Skills

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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 page in a dictionary that helps you find the words listed on that page.

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What does the part of speech tell you in a dictionary entry?

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The part of speech indicates the grammatical category of a word, such as noun, verb, adjective, etc.

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How do you determine the number of syllables in a word?

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You can determine the number of syllables by counting the vowel sounds in the word.

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What is a definition in a dictionary?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is the purpose of a pronunciation guide in a dictionary?

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A pronunciation guide shows you how to say a word correctly.

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How many definitions can a word have?

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A word can have multiple definitions, which are listed in a dictionary.

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What is an example in a dictionary entry?

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An example shows how a word is used in a sentence.

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What is the difference between a guide word and a definition?

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A guide word helps you find words on a page, while a definition explains what a word means.

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What does it mean if a word is marked as a noun in a dictionary?

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It means that the word is a person, place, thing, or idea.