Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus

Quiz
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
+12
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
If a word has several definitions, which one will be listed first in a dictionary?
The definition that the dictionary-makers like the first
The most common definition
The oldest definition
The least common defintion
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way is a thesaurus different from a dictionary?
A thesaurus contains entries in different languages; a dictionary contains entries in only one language
A thesaurus tells you how to use different words; a dictionary is simply a list of words
A dictionary lists entries in alphabetical order, the listings in thesaurus are organised by topics
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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
Tim's dictionary includes the etymology of the word "robot," and sees that it comes from a Czech word. In the previous sentence, what does "etymology" mean?
The definition of the word
The origin of the word
The number of syllables in the word
The word class of this word
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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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are "garment" and "gestate." Which word would be defined on that page?
Gamate
Garden
Gelid
Geyser
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CCSS.L.3.2G
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are words in dictionaries broken up by dots?
E.g. dic-tion-a-ry
The dots indicate breaks between syllable
The dots indicate the language which the word comes from
The dots indicate what part of speech the word is.
The dots hint at the word's meaning
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a dictionary definition includes the letter "v," what can you conclude about the word being defined?
It's pronounced with a strong 'V' sound
It begins with letter 'v'
It has five syllables
It's a verb
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CCSS.L.1.2D
CCSS.L.K.2C
CCSS.RF.2.3E
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should you use a dictionary to look up words you find in a thesaurus?
Because words in thesaurus are often misspelled
Because thesaurus-makers' definitions are not as good as those of dictionary-makers
Because words in a thesaurus are not always exact synonyms
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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
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you compare the functions of a dictionary and a thesaurus?
A thesaurus defines words, a dictionary shows you how to spellthem
A thesaurus gives you a different definition for words, a dictionary gives you the main definitions
A thesaurus helps you find the words you are looking for, a dictionary helps you define them
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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
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a thesaurus help you improve your writing? Choose the best answer.
It can help you spell difficult words
It can help you find more interesting words to use
It can help you find rhyming words
It can help you define words you don't know
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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
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