Dictionary Skills

Using the dictionary, find the second definition of the word “devote”.

• having strong loyalty

• to set apart for a special use

• to center the attention or activies of

• dedicated to

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Using the dictionary, write the first definition of the word “sanguine”.

• optimistic

• reddish

• flushed

• happy

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Using the dictionary, write the third definition of the word “incompetent”.

• lacking the qualities necessary

• not legally qualified

• inadequate to or unsuitable for a purpose

• 8th grade students

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the third definition of the word "saturation"?

• an overwhelming concentration of military forces or firepower

• the state of being saturated

• freedom from state dilution from water

• steeped in moisture

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus is:

• There is no difference

• The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence

• The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word

• Dictionaries are more expencsive

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Lisa lives in a pastoral setting.

Using the definition and synonyms of pastoral in the dictionary, you know that Lisa lives in a ____________ setting.

• colorful

• city

• frightening

• country

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Look up the word notch. There are multiple entries for the word. According to your dictionary, notch can be which two parts of speech?

• a noun and a verb

• a noun and an adjective

• a verb and an adjective

• an adverb and an exclamation

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Old Man Jones is an anchorite. Based on the definitions and synonyms given for this word, you know that Old Man Jones is a ______________.

• musician

• teacher

• TV anchor

• hermit

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

This dictionary page has been ripped.  Which word below would not appear on this dictionary page?

• hall
• handy
• happy
• ham

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CCSS.L.3.2G

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Question: Which word would be found on page 117?

• ground
• grow
• groom

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CCSS.L.3.2G