Understanding Dictionaries

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English
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4th Grade
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Paul Imoinsi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a dictionary?
A dictionary is a resource that provides definitions and information about words.
A dictionary is a collection of recipes for cooking.
A dictionary is a type of book that contains stories.
A dictionary is a tool used for measuring distances.
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CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of a dictionary lists words in order?
Glossary
Thesaurus
Index
Appendix
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a word?
A word is a distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.
A word is a collection of letters without meaning.
A word is a synonym for a sentence.
A word is a type of punctuation mark.
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CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you find the meaning of a word in a dictionary?
Count the number of letters in the word.
Ask someone for the meaning.
Use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary.
Look up the word in the alphabetical list and read its definition.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an entry in a dictionary?
A collection of sentences using a word.
A summary of a book's content.
A list of synonyms for a word.
An entry in a dictionary is a word and its definition.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the guide word at the top of a page indicate?
The last word on that page.
The first word on that page.
The title of the book.
A summary of the page content.
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CCSS.L.3.2G
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you use a dictionary to find synonyms?
Ask a friend for synonyms.
Look up the word in the dictionary and check the synonyms section.
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
Look up the word in an encyclopedia.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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