Parts of a Dictionary

The guide words tell you

• guiding words that describe the word you’re looking for

• the first and last words defined on each page

• Words that help you with the pronunciation

• None of the above

The entry word is separated by syllables.

• True

• False

The pronunciation

• is separated into syllables

• tells you how to pronounce the entry word

• tells you which syllable is stressed

• All of the above

Can multiple definitions be under one entry word? If so, how?

Where is the part of speech located?

• After the pronunciation

• After the entry word

• At the end of the definition

• After the plural form

Where can you find the page number?

The pronunciation guide explains the meanings of the symbols used in the pronunciation.

• True

• False

What does the plural form show you?

The origin tells you...

How many parts of the dictionary are there?

• 8

• 4

• 9

• 7