This easy-level worksheet has students fix sentence errors, fill in blanks, and write short answers to practice dictionary and thesaurus skills skills.
It includes 9 questions across 3 sections for focused practice.
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Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
An online dictionary does not show pronunciation because there are no pronunciation keys on a screen.
Rewrite: An online dictionary can show pronunciation and even let you click a button to hear the word spoken aloud.
2. Fix the sentence:
A digital thesaurus only gives you one synonym for each word.
Rewrite: A digital thesaurus gives you many synonyms and often groups them by shade of meaning.
3. Fix the sentence:
You do not need to know any spelling to use an online dictionary because it reads your mind.
Rewrite: You need to type at least part of the correct spelling so the online dictionary can suggest matching words.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Many online dictionaries have an audio button that lets you hear the word pronounced.
2. When you start typing a word in an online dictionary, it offers a list of suggestions to choose from.
3. A digital thesaurus often includes a link to the dictionary entry for the same word.
4. Online reference tools update more often than printed books, so they may include newer words.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Name one advantage of using an online dictionary instead of a printed one.
An online dictionary lets you hear the pronunciation of a word by clicking a speaker icon, which a printed dictionary cannot do.
2. Why should you still check the definition even when an online thesaurus suggests a synonym?
You should check the definition because a synonym may have a slightly different meaning or tone that does not fit your sentence correctly.
Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
An online dictionary does not show pronunciation because there are no pronunciation keys on a screen.
Rewrite: An online dictionary can show pronunciation and even let you click a button to hear the word spoken aloud.
2) Fix the sentence:
A digital thesaurus only gives you one synonym for each word.
Rewrite: A digital thesaurus gives you many synonyms and often groups them by shade of meaning.
3) Fix the sentence:
You do not need to know any spelling to use an online dictionary because it reads your mind.
Rewrite: You need to type at least part of the correct spelling so the online dictionary can suggest matching words.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Many online dictionaries have an audio button that lets you hear the word pronounced.
2) When you start typing a word in an online dictionary, it offers a list of suggestions to choose from.
3) A digital thesaurus often includes a link to the dictionary entry for the same word.
4) Online reference tools update more often than printed books, so they may include newer words.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) Name one advantage of using an online dictionary instead of a printed one.
An online dictionary lets you hear the pronunciation of a word by clicking a speaker icon, which a printed dictionary cannot do.
2) Why should you still check the definition even when an online thesaurus suggests a synonym?
You should check the definition because a synonym may have a slightly different meaning or tone that does not fit your sentence correctly.
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