Each word
defined in a
dictionary
is called an
entry word.
All
dictionaries follow a pattern that makes them easy to use.
Look at the
sample below
Entry word
Pronunciation
Part of Speech
bicycle
(bi sik el) n. a vehicle that has two
wheels. I like to ride my bicycle around the block.
Example Sentence big adj. 1. large in
size. Definitions
2. important. 3. generous, tolerant.
Entry words
show you how to spell the words.
Pronunciation
tells you how
to say the word.
Parts of Speech
tell you how to use the word.
Definitions
tell you what each
word means. Some words have more than one meaning.
Let's
Practice!
Directions:
Look at the
sample entry
below
and choose the
best answer to each
question.
carbon dioxide
core
carbon dioxide ( kar ben
di ok sid) n. a heavy
colorless gas found in the air.
cavity
( kav e te)
n. any hollow space or hole esp. in teeth.
cloud (klowd) n.
1. masses of water particles that form over the earth. 2. anything that
darkens or threatens.
crater (kra
ter) n. the area found around the surface of the moon.
crustn. 1. the
outer most layer of the earth 2. the outer edge of a piece of bread.
condensation n.
the change from a gas to a liquid.
core (kor) n. 1.
the layer of the earth under the mantle. 2. the center of an apple.
What
is the last entry word on this page?
A. cavity
B. core
C. apple
D. carbon dioxide
How many definitions
are there for the word cloud?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
What is the
definition of crater?
A. The outer edge of
a piece of bread.
B. The layer of the
earth under the
mantle.
C. The center of an
apple.
D. The area found
around the
surface of the
moon.
