Use Dictionaries to Clarify Word Meanings - 2nd Grade Writing
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What is the best reason to use a glossary instead of a dictionary while reading one book?
What is the best reason to use a glossary instead of a dictionary while reading one book?
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It explains words used in that specific text. Glossaries focus on terms relevant to that book's content.
It explains words used in that specific text. Glossaries focus on terms relevant to that book's content.
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Which word comes first in alphabetical order: "cabin" or "cable"?
Which word comes first in alphabetical order: "cabin" or "cable"?
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cabin. Compare second letters: 'b' comes before 'l' alphabetically.
cabin. Compare second letters: 'b' comes before 'l' alphabetically.
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Which dictionary meaning fits "kind" in: "She was kind to the new student."
Which dictionary meaning fits "kind" in: "She was kind to the new student."
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Nice; caring. Context shows personality trait, not a category.
Nice; caring. Context shows personality trait, not a category.
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What should you type into a digital dictionary search bar to find the word you need?
What should you type into a digital dictionary search bar to find the word you need?
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The word you want to look up, spelled correctly. Digital dictionaries need exact spelling to find entries.
The word you want to look up, spelled correctly. Digital dictionaries need exact spelling to find entries.
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Identify the best dictionary meaning for "bat" in: "A bat flew out of the cave."
Identify the best dictionary meaning for "bat" in: "A bat flew out of the cave."
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A flying mammal. Context shows it's the animal that flies, not sports equipment.
A flying mammal. Context shows it's the animal that flies, not sports equipment.
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Identify the best dictionary meaning for "bat" in: "He swung the bat at the ball."
Identify the best dictionary meaning for "bat" in: "He swung the bat at the ball."
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A piece of sports equipment used to hit a ball. Context shows hitting action, indicating sports equipment.
A piece of sports equipment used to hit a ball. Context shows hitting action, indicating sports equipment.
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What should you do if a dictionary entry shows more than one meaning for the same word?
What should you do if a dictionary entry shows more than one meaning for the same word?
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Choose the meaning that matches the sentence or topic. Context clues help identify which definition fits best.
Choose the meaning that matches the sentence or topic. Context clues help identify which definition fits best.
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What dictionary part tells how to say a word correctly?
What dictionary part tells how to say a word correctly?
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Pronunciation. Shows sounds and syllables to help you say words correctly.
Pronunciation. Shows sounds and syllables to help you say words correctly.
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If two words start with the same first letter, what should you compare next to alphabetize them?
If two words start with the same first letter, what should you compare next to alphabetize them?
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The second letter. When first letters match, compare the next letter.
The second letter. When first letters match, compare the next letter.
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Which letter do you check first to alphabetize and find a word in a dictionary?
Which letter do you check first to alphabetize and find a word in a dictionary?
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The first letter of the word. Alphabetical order starts with comparing first letters.
The first letter of the word. Alphabetical order starts with comparing first letters.
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What should you do first if a digital dictionary search gives no results for your word?
What should you do first if a digital dictionary search gives no results for your word?
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Check and correct the spelling. Misspellings prevent digital dictionary matches.
Check and correct the spelling. Misspellings prevent digital dictionary matches.
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What is a beginning dictionary, and what does it help you find about a word?
What is a beginning dictionary, and what does it help you find about a word?
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A book or digital tool that gives a word’s meaning and other word facts. Provides definitions, pronunciations, and parts of speech.
A book or digital tool that gives a word’s meaning and other word facts. Provides definitions, pronunciations, and parts of speech.
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Choose the best meaning for "bat" in: "The bat flew out of the cave."
Choose the best meaning for "bat" in: "The bat flew out of the cave."
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A flying mammal. Context shows "bat" as an animal that flies.
A flying mammal. Context shows "bat" as an animal that flies.
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Choose the best meaning for "bat" in: "He swung the bat and hit the ball."
Choose the best meaning for "bat" in: "He swung the bat and hit the ball."
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A piece of sports equipment used to hit a ball. Context shows "bat" as something used in sports.
A piece of sports equipment used to hit a ball. Context shows "bat" as something used in sports.
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Identify the best dictionary meaning for "bark" in: "The dog bark was loud."
Identify the best dictionary meaning for "bark" in: "The dog bark was loud."
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The sound a dog makes. "Dog bark" indicates the noise a dog makes.
The sound a dog makes. "Dog bark" indicates the noise a dog makes.
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