Dictionary Fun

GUIDE WORDS

When you need to knowan exact definition for aword, you need to look in the dictionary.

Use the guide words to locate the word you are looking for.

Dictionary EntriesEach word listed in thedictionary is called an entryword. Each word is followedby the pronunciation, where the word originated, and then thedefinitions. Each definitionis numbered, as one wordcould have several meanings. Choose the meaning that bestfits the context of what youare reading.

Now have some fun…Use your dictionary to answer the following questions. Click

on the information button to check your answers.

1. What animals like to eat goobers? ______________2. In a squall would you need sunglasses or an umbrella?

___________________3. Where is your tibia? ____________________4. What are you doing if you are using a lyre?

________________5. If you are magma, where are you?

_____________________

Matching: Use your dictionary to match the animals with their group name.

1. A herd of ___________ wasps

2. A swarm of __________ wolves

3. A pride of ___________ cows

4. A pack of ____________ lions

5. A colony of ___________ quail

6. A flock of ____________ ants

7. A bevy of ____________ whales

Points to Remember!!

• Try using context clues to find a word’s meaning first.

• Use a dictionary to find a word’s exact meaning.

• Read all the listed meanings for a word.

ANSWER KEY

1. Elephants

2. Umbrella

3. Leg

4. Playing an instrument

5. In the Earth

ANSWER KEY

A herd of cows

A swarm of wasps

A pride of lions

A pack of wolves

A colony of ants

A flock of whales

A bevy of quail