Students apply dictionary and thesaurus skills to guide word problems, multiple definitions, and pronunciation. Part A has four multiple-choice questions about the maple-to-market guide word range, which definition of bark fits a context, and stress symbols. Part B has five fill-in-the-blank problems about guide word logic, tone changes from wrong synonyms, and how pronunciation keys use example words.
Applying guide words to determine which entries appear on a specific page is a concrete, testable dictionary skill.
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Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. The guide words on a page are "maple" and "market." Which word would be on this page?
A) Magic
B) March
C) Matter
D) Mango
2. A dictionary shows two definitions for "bark": 1. the outer covering of a tree; 2. the sound a dog makes. In "The bark peeled off the oak," which definition applies?
A) Definition 2
B) Both definitions
C) Definition 1
D) Neither definition
3. Which pronunciation symbol shows that the first syllable of "pencil" is stressed?
A) A tilde over the e
B) An accent mark before "pen"
C) A line under "cil"
D) A dot between both syllables
4. A student replaces "nice" with "gorgeous" in the sentence "She is a nice person." Why is this a poor choice?
A) Gorgeous is not a real word
B) Gorgeous describes appearance, not personality
C) Nice and gorgeous are antonyms
D) A thesaurus never lists gorgeous
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. When two guide words are "cabin" and "cage," the word "cable" would appear on that page.
2. Choosing the wrong synonym can change the meaning of your writing.
3. A pronunciation key uses common words as examples so you can hear each sound.
4. The entry word in a dictionary is usually printed in bold type.
5. Checking multiple definitions helps you pick the one that matches the context .
Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. The guide words on a page are "maple" and "market." Which word would be on this page?
A) Magic
B) March
C) Matter
D) Mango
2. A dictionary shows two definitions for "bark": 1. the outer covering of a tree; 2. the sound a dog makes. In "The bark peeled off the oak," which definition applies?
A) Definition 2
B) Both definitions
C) Definition 1
D) Neither definition
3. Which pronunciation symbol shows that the first syllable of "pencil" is stressed?
A) A tilde over the e
B) An accent mark before "pen"
C) A line under "cil"
D) A dot between both syllables
4. A student replaces "nice" with "gorgeous" in the sentence "She is a nice person." Why is this a poor choice?
A) Gorgeous is not a real word
B) Gorgeous describes appearance, not personality
C) Nice and gorgeous are antonyms
D) A thesaurus never lists gorgeous
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) When two guide words are "cabin" and "cage," the word "cable" would appear on that page.
2) Choosing the wrong synonym can change the meaning of your writing.
3) A pronunciation key uses common words as examples so you can hear each sound.
4) The entry word in a dictionary is usually printed in bold type.
5) Checking multiple definitions helps you pick the one that matches the context .
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