Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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

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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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How do you determine the order of words in a dictionary?

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Words are arranged in alphabetical order based on the first letter, then the second letter, and so on.

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What does it mean to put words in ABC order?

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Putting words in ABC order means arranging them according to the sequence of the alphabet.

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What is the first word in ABC order: 'apple', 'banana', 'cherry'?

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The first word is 'apple'.

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If the guide words are 'cat' and 'cattle', which word would you find on that page: 'cap', 'dog', or 'car'?

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You would find 'cap' on that page.

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What is the last word in ABC order: 'zebra', 'apple', 'orange'?

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The last word is 'zebra'.

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What does it mean if a word does not appear on a page with certain guide words?

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It means that the word comes before the first guide word or after the last guide word in alphabetical order.

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What is the meaning of the word 'mold'?

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Mold can refer to a type of fungus or a shape used to give form to something.

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How do you find a word in a dictionary?

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You look for the first letter of the word, then the second letter, and continue until you find the word.