Dictionary Skills Worksheets

How to Use a Dictionary as a Tool

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Use It

Find the word jeopardize in your dictionary and answer the questions.


Spelling and Syllables

Use the dictionary to divide the following words into syllables. Write each word on the line, placing a hyphen between syllables.


Practice

Look up the assigned words in the dictionary.


You'll Need One Handy

Use this tool to help you answer all the questions.


Looking Up Unfamiliar Words

Use the dictionary to help you fill in the chart for each word below.


Sentence Writing

Fill out the chart for each word. Then use the word in a sentence.


Working It

Some critical thinking questions for you.


Words with Multiple Meanings

Some words are spelled the same, but have completely different meanings.


Synonyms

A synonym is a word with the same or similar meaning as another word. When you know the meaning of a word's synonym, it can make the unfamiliar word easier to understand.


Abbreviations

Write the meaning of each one on the line.


Look It Up!

You can use a thesaurus with this one too.


Pronunciation

We focus a bit on syllables.


Irregular Past Tense

Use your dictionary to find the irregular past tense of each verb.


Parts of Speech

There may be more than one correct answers. If so, write one on each line.


Usage Labels

You will need to think deeply about these.