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Language4th Grade

L.4.4c

Consult reference materials to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words.

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Teach your child to use online dictionaries, thesauruses, and pronunciation guides independently.
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    A dictionary entry shows: "ar·chi·pel·a·go (ar-kuh-PEL-uh-go) n. a group of islands." What does the entry in parentheses tell you?
    • A synonym
    • When to use the word
    • The word's origin
    • How to pronounce the word
  2. Question 2
    You want to find a word that means the same as **happy** but with a stronger feeling. Which reference should you use?
    • A thesaurus
    • An encyclopedia
    • A dictionary
    • An atlas
  3. Question 3
    Read the dictionary entry for "lumber": lumber (LUM-ber) v. To move slowly and heavily. n. Wood that has been cut into boards. Which meaning of "lumber" is used in the sentence: "The big bear began to lumber through the forest"?
    • To make a loud noise.
    • Wood that has been cut into boards.
    • To move slowly and heavily.
    • To climb quickly.

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