Guide words, multiple definitions, and tricky synonym choices, this sheet asks fourth graders to think like real researchers. If the guide words are "shelter" and "shine," does "sheriff" or "should" belong on that page? When a thesaurus offers "ancient," "elderly," and "vintage" for "old," which one fits an oak tree? You'll also pick the right definition of "light" for "Please light the candle" and decide which entry part shows syllables in "information."
Fill-ins dig into accent marks, numbered entries for words with different origins, and why "enormous" is more concise than "very big." Precision is the real skill here.
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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 "shelter" and "shine." Which word would appear on this page?
A) Sheet
B) Ship
C) Sheriff
D) Should
2. A dictionary gives three definitions for "light": 1. brightness from the sun; 2. not heavy; 3. to set on fire. In "Please light the candle," which definition applies?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 3
C) Definition 2
D) All three definitions
3. A thesaurus suggests "ancient," "elderly," and "vintage" as synonyms for "old." Which best fits "an ___ oak tree"?
A) Elderly
B) Vintage
C) Ancient
D) Senior
4. Which part of a dictionary entry helps you decide how many syllables the word "information" has?
A) The definition
B) The example sentence
C) The pronunciation respelling
D) The part of speech label
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. If guide words are "dance" and "dare," the word "dark" would not appear on that page.
2. A thesaurus synonym must share the same part of speech as the original word.
3. The stressed syllable in a pronunciation key is shown with an accent mark.
4. Replacing "very big" with a single precise word like "enormous" makes writing more concise .
5. When two words are spelled the same but have different origins, they are listed as separate numbered entries.
Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. The guide words on a page are "shelter" and "shine." Which word would appear on this page?
A) Sheet
B) Ship
C) Sheriff
D) Should
2. A dictionary gives three definitions for "light": 1. brightness from the sun; 2. not heavy; 3. to set on fire. In "Please light the candle," which definition applies?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 3
C) Definition 2
D) All three definitions
3. A thesaurus suggests "ancient," "elderly," and "vintage" as synonyms for "old." Which best fits "an ___ oak tree"?
A) Elderly
B) Vintage
C) Ancient
D) Senior
4. Which part of a dictionary entry helps you decide how many syllables the word "information" has?
A) The definition
B) The example sentence
C) The pronunciation respelling
D) The part of speech label
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) If guide words are "dance" and "dare," the word "dark" would not appear on that page.
2) A thesaurus synonym must share the same part of speech as the original word.
3) The stressed syllable in a pronunciation key is shown with an accent mark.
4) Replacing "very big" with a single precise word like "enormous" makes writing more concise .
5) When two words are spelled the same but have different origins, they are listed as separate numbered entries.
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