1. Using a Dictionary 3RW1.7: use a dictionary to learn the meaning and other features of unknown words (2 questions on CST) www.elatestprep.com

2. Dictionaries Tell Us... how to spell a word how many syllables a word has how to pronounce a word all the definitions of a word the part of speech of a word www.elatestprep.com

3. Sample Dictionary Entry knot (not) n. 1. A fastening made by looping string. v. 2. To make a knot in. n. 3. A small hard spot in a piece of wood. n. 4. A unit for measuring the speed of a ship. How many different definitions does the word “knot” have? How many definitions are nouns? How many are verbs? www.elatestprep.com©

4. knot (not) n. 1. A fastening made by looping string. v. 2. To make a knot in. n. 3. A small hard spot in a piece of wood. n. 4. A unit for measuring the speed of a ship. Ali’s shoelaces were in a knot. In the sentence above, knot is a(n) (A)noun (B)verb (C)adjective (D)adverb www.elatestprep.com©

5. knot (not) n. 1. A fastening made by looping string. v. 2. To make a knot in. n. 3. A small hard spot in a piece of wood. n. 4. A unit for measuring the speed of a ship. The boat was traveling at 5 knots. Which entry gives the best definition of the word knot as it is used in the sentence? (A)definition 1 (B)definition 2 (C)definition 3 (D)definition 4 www.elatestprep.com©

6. of·fi·cial (uh-fish-uhl) adj. 1. Something approved by someone in authority. n. 2. Someone who holds an important position. n. 3. In sports, the person who enforces the rules. The official blew his whistle on the basketball player. In the sentence above, official is a(n) (A)verb (B)adjective (C)noun (D)preposition www.elatestprep.com©

7. of·fi·cial (uh-fish-uhl) adj. 1. Something approved by someone in authority. n. 2. Someone who holds an important position. n. 3. In sports, the person who enforces the rules. The official blew his whistle on the basketball player. Which entry gives the best definition of the word official as it is used above? (A)entry 1 (B)entry 2 (C)entry 3 (D)entry 4 www.elatestprep.com©

8. of·fi·cial (uh-fish-uhl) adj. 1. Something approved by someone in authority. n. 2. Someone who holds an important position. n. 3. In sports, the person who enforces the rules. Jordan got an official NFL football for his birthday. In the sentence above, official is a(n) (A)verb (B)adjective (C)noun (D)preposition www.elatestprep.com©

9. of·fi·cial (uh-fish-uhl) adj. 1. Something approved by someone in authority. n. 2. Someone who holds an important position. n. 3. In sports, the person who enforces the rules. Jordan got an official NFL football for his birthday. Which entry gives the best meaning for the word official as it is used above? (A)entry 1 (B)entry 2 (C)entry 3 (D)entry 4 www.elatestprep.com©