Thunk #3 Dictionary Practice

Question 1

Which word has more than two syllables?

Accepted Answer

fiery

Question 2

Which word from page 11 completes the following sentence?

Accepted Answer

billow

Question 3

Guide words are always the ...

Accepted Answer

First and last words on a dictionary page.

Question 4

On which page would Helen find a word that means no leaves on the trees?

Accepted Answer

11

Question 5

Which word could be added to page 62 of the dictionary?

Accepted Answer

editor

Question 6

Which entry word has two correct ways that its plural can be made?

Accepted Answer

echo

Question 7

**Salty Sam forgot how to answer his captain's order to drop anchor. Which word would it be?

Accepted Answer

aye

Question 8

Which choice makes the sentence a true statement? A dictionary ...

Accepted Answer

divides words into syllables.

Question 9

Why are the words AWKWARDLY and ESPECIALLY not printed in all caps like AWKWARD and ESPECIAL?

Accepted Answer

They are made by using the base (entry) word and suffix.

Question 10

Some of the words below the guide words are bolded. This is because they are...

Accepted Answer

entry words

Question 11

The two words at the top of a dictionary page are called ...

Accepted Answer

guide words

Question 12

How would you arrange a dictionary page with new vocabulary words?

Accepted Answer

in alphabetical order

Question 13

Prince Charming couldn't keep his eyes off Cinderella. She was the most ______ girl of all.

Accepted Answer

elegant

Question 14

The purpose of this week's reading selection is for the reader to practice...

Accepted Answer

dictionary skills

Question 15

Mary must find two guide words that are adjectives. Which two should she choose?

Accepted Answer

bare, fortunate

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