Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills

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3rd - 7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a synonym?
Back
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a thesaurus used for?
Back
A thesaurus is a book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, helping you find synonyms.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a dictionary?
Back
A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and information about words.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'ABC order' mean?
Back
ABC order means arranging words or items in the order of the letters in the alphabet.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym?
Back
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a synonym for 'happy'.
Back
Joyful.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?
Back
A dictionary provides definitions and information about words, while a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms.
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