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Dictionary skills
Research basics, Understanding informational texts, Using a dictionary, word ori
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The dictionary tells you: | a word's meaning, how the word is used, and the origins |
| Guide words | The first and last entries on the page |
| The part of the speech | n.= noun, adj.= adjective, v.= verb |
| The origin | where the word comes from |
| An entry word | a word, phrase, or name that is the subject of and heading for an entry in a dictionary |
| Pronunciation key | Show you which letters represent each sound |
| Numbered definition | Different meanings of a word, and it is separated by numbers |
| Example | How to use the word in a sentence |