Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a definition in a dictionary?

Back

A definition explains what a word means.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the part of speech?

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The part of speech tells us how a word is used in a sentence, such as a noun, verb, or adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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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 help you find words quickly. They show the first and last words on that page.

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CCSS.L.3.2G

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What is pronunciation?

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Pronunciation shows how to say a word correctly.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does a dictionary NOT include?

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A dictionary does not include recipes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.11-12.1B

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Which word comes first in the dictionary: Apple or Zebra?

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Apple comes first in the dictionary.

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CCSS.RF.K.1B

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Which word comes last in the dictionary: Jackle or Number?

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Number comes last in the dictionary.

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CCSS.RF.K.1B

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What is an example of a noun?

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An example of a noun is 'dog'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is an example of a verb?

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An example of a verb is 'run'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A