Use Dictionaries to Clarify Word Meanings - 3rd Grade Writing
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What does it mean to use guide words at the top of a dictionary page?
What does it mean to use guide words at the top of a dictionary page?
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Use them to find which page contains your word alphabetically. Guide words show the first and last entries on that page.
Use them to find which page contains your word alphabetically. Guide words show the first and last entries on that page.
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Identify the best meaning source for a science textbook word: glossary or dictionary?
Identify the best meaning source for a science textbook word: glossary or dictionary?
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Glossary. Textbook glossaries define subject-specific vocabulary.
Glossary. Textbook glossaries define subject-specific vocabulary.
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What should you check in a dictionary to confirm you spelled a word correctly?
What should you check in a dictionary to confirm you spelled a word correctly?
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The entry word spelling (headword) in the dictionary. Dictionaries show the correct spelling as the main entry.
The entry word spelling (headword) in the dictionary. Dictionaries show the correct spelling as the main entry.
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Which definition matches “pitch” in “The baseball pitcher had a fast pitch.”?
Which definition matches “pitch” in “The baseball pitcher had a fast pitch.”?
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A throw of a ball. Baseball context indicates the thrown ball meaning.
A throw of a ball. Baseball context indicates the thrown ball meaning.
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Identify the correct meaning to use: “bark” in “The tree’s bark was rough.”
Identify the correct meaning to use: “bark” in “The tree’s bark was rough.”
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The outer covering of a tree. Context shows it's about a tree, not a dog's sound.
The outer covering of a tree. Context shows it's about a tree, not a dog's sound.
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Identify the correct meaning to use: “bark” in “The dog’s bark was loud.”
Identify the correct meaning to use: “bark” in “The dog’s bark was loud.”
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The sound a dog makes. Context shows it's about a dog, not a tree.
The sound a dog makes. Context shows it's about a dog, not a tree.
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Choose the correct step in a digital dictionary to find a word meaning quickly.
Choose the correct step in a digital dictionary to find a word meaning quickly.
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Type the word in the search bar and select the matching entry. Digital dictionaries instantly show results after searching.
Type the word in the search bar and select the matching entry. Digital dictionaries instantly show results after searching.
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Which tool is best to find the meaning of “photosynthesis” in a textbook chapter?
Which tool is best to find the meaning of “photosynthesis” in a textbook chapter?
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The chapter or book glossary. Glossaries define technical terms used in that subject.
The chapter or book glossary. Glossaries define technical terms used in that subject.
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What is a beginning dictionary used for in reading and writing?
What is a beginning dictionary used for in reading and writing?
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To find word meanings, pronunciations, and correct spelling. Helps clarify unfamiliar words and check correct usage.
To find word meanings, pronunciations, and correct spelling. Helps clarify unfamiliar words and check correct usage.
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What does the abbreviation “v.” usually mean in a dictionary entry?
What does the abbreviation “v.” usually mean in a dictionary entry?
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Verb. Indicates the word shows action or state of being.
Verb. Indicates the word shows action or state of being.
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What does the abbreviation “adj.” usually mean in a dictionary entry?
What does the abbreviation “adj.” usually mean in a dictionary entry?
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Adjective. Indicates the word describes a noun.
Adjective. Indicates the word describes a noun.
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Which order are words listed in a print glossary or dictionary?
Which order are words listed in a print glossary or dictionary?
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Alphabetical order. Makes finding words faster by organizing from A to Z.
Alphabetical order. Makes finding words faster by organizing from A to Z.
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What does the abbreviation “adv.” usually mean in a dictionary entry?
What does the abbreviation “adv.” usually mean in a dictionary entry?
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Adverb. Indicates the word describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
Adverb. Indicates the word describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
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Which dictionary part tells how to say a word correctly?
Which dictionary part tells how to say a word correctly?
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Pronunciation (often shown with syllables and sound marks). Special symbols show which sounds to make for each part.
Pronunciation (often shown with syllables and sound marks). Special symbols show which sounds to make for each part.
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What is a syllable break in a dictionary entry used for?
What is a syllable break in a dictionary entry used for?
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To show how to divide the word into syllables. Helps you pronounce each part of the word correctly.
To show how to divide the word into syllables. Helps you pronounce each part of the word correctly.
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