Not So Wimpy: Dictionary Guide Words

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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 the words listed on that page. They show the first and last words on that page.

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How do you use guide words to find a word in the dictionary?

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You look at the guide words at the top of the page to see if the word you are looking for comes alphabetically between those two words.

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What is the first guide word on a dictionary page?

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The first guide word is the word that comes first alphabetically on that page.

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What is the last guide word on a dictionary page?

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The last guide word is the word that comes last alphabetically on that page.

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If the guide words are 'corner-crane', which word would you find on that page?

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You would find the word 'cotton' because it comes alphabetically between 'corner' and 'crane'.

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If the guide words are 'table-take', which word would you find on that page?

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You would find the word 'tacky' because it comes alphabetically between 'table' and 'take'.

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If the guide words are 'upset-use', which word would you find on that page?

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You would find the word 'urgent' because it comes alphabetically between 'upset' and 'use'.

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If the guide words are 'salt-scab', which word would you find on that page?

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You would find the word 'sand' because it comes alphabetically between 'salt' and 'scab'.

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If the guide words are 'remain-reply', which word would you find on that page?

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You would find the word 'rental' because it comes alphabetically between 'remain' and 'reply'.

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What is an example of a word that comes before 'cotton'?

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An example is 'cob'.