Define what a dictionary is- a tool that can help with the understanding of words, questions, sentences, etc. It is
a tool that SHOULD be used for more than just a vocabulary question.
1. Front of the dictionary
a. Title page- ________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Copyright page- ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. Contents page- ____________________________________________________________________________________
d. Preface- __________________________________________________________________________________________
e. Explanatory Chart/Explanatory Notes- __________________________________________________________________
f. English Language in the Dictionary- _____________________________________________________________________
g. Guide to Pronunciation-_____________________________________________________________________________
h. Abbreviations in the Work- __________________________________________________________________________
i. Pronunciation Symbols - _____________________________________________________________________________
2. Dictionary Portion with Words and Definitions
a. guide words-_______________________________________________________________________________________
b. entry word- _______________________________________________________________________________________
c. definition- _________________________________________________________________________________________
d. part of speech- _____________________________________________________________________________________
e. date of usage- ______________________________________________________________________________________
f. page 1282 and 1283- prefixes__________________________________________________________________________
g. page 779- “ness” suffixes- ____________________________________________________________________________
3. Back of Dictionary
a. Abbreviations for Chemical Elements-___________________________________________________________________
b. Foreign Words and Phrases- __________________________________________________________________________
c. Biological Names- ___________________________________________________________________________________
d. Geographical Names- ________________________________________________________________________________
e. Signs and Symbols-__________________________________________________________________________________
f. A Handbook of Style- ________________________________________________________________________________
g. Index- ____________________________________________________________________________________________