Dictionary Skills Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step.

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Part A: Mention what each number denotes.

We are given a dictionary entry for the word “system” with numbers 1 through 6 pointing to different parts of the entry.

Looking at standard dictionary layout:

- ① is usually the headword — the main word being defined → “system”
- ② is often the pronunciation — how to say the word → shown as /ˈsɪstəm/ or similar (in this case, it's written as "sys·tem" with syllable dots)
- ③ is typically the part of speech — like noun, verb, etc. → here it says “n.” which means noun
- ④ is the definition(s) — the meaning(s) of the word → here we see two definitions labeled 1 and 2
- ⑤ might be an example sentence or usage note — but in this image, it points to the example under definition 2: “the building’s heating system”
- ⑥ is likely the page number — where you can find this entry in the dictionary → shown as “932”

Wait — let’s double-check based on common dictionary structure and the labels in Part B.

Actually, looking again at the diagram:

The numbered arrows point to:

- ① → top left: “system” → headword
- ② → next to it: “/ˈsɪstəm/” → pronunciation guide
- ③ → below that: “n.” → part of speech
- ④ → the whole block of definitions → so probably refers to the definition section
- ⑤ → the example sentence under definition 2 → “the building’s heating system”
- ⑥ → bottom right: “932” → page number

But wait — in many dictionaries, the numbering goes:

1. Headword
2. Pronunciation
3. Part of speech
4. Definition(s)
5. Example(s)
6. Page number

Yes, that matches.

So:

1) Headword
2) Pronunciation
3) Part of speech
4) Definition(s)
5) Example sentence
6) Page number

BUT — hold on! In some layouts, especially student dictionaries, they may label differently. Let’s cross-reference with Part B.

In Part B, we have to match terms like “Headword”, “Pronunciation”, etc., to their descriptions. That will help us confirm.

Also, note: in the actual image (which I’m interpreting from your description), the numbers are placed as:

- ① → over “system” → headword
- ② → over the phonetic spelling → pronunciation
- ③ → over “n.” → part of speech
- ④ → over the entire definition block? Or maybe just the first definition? Actually, looking carefully — in most such diagrams, ④ points to the *first* definition line (“a group of...”), but since there are multiple definitions, sometimes ④ refers to the whole definition area. But in matching exercises, they usually assign one number per distinct element.

Wait — actually, re-examining typical textbook diagrams:

Often:

- ① = headword
- ② = pronunciation
- ③ = part of speech
- ④ = definition (sometimes specifically the first definition)
- ⑤ = example sentence
- ⑥ = page number

Yes, that’s standard.

So for Part A:

1) Headword
2) Pronunciation
3) Part of speech
4) Definition
5) Example sentence
6) Page number

Now, let’s do Part B.

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Part B: Match each part of the dictionary with the correct explanation.

Left column:

i) Part of speech
ii) Page number
iii) Definition
iv) Entry word
v) Guide words
vi) Pronunciation

Right column (explanations):

A) Explains the meaning of an entry word. Numbered, one or more meanings.
→ This is clearly Definition → iii-A

B) Shows the first and last words on each page.
→ These are Guide words → v-B

C) Phonetic transcription of the word to show pronunciation and stressed syllables.
→ That’s Pronunciation → vi-C

D) The abbreviation tells you what part of speech the word belongs to.
→ That’s Part of speech → i-D

E) The number assigned to every page in the dictionary
→ That’s Page number → ii-E

F) A word of boldface type in a distinctive type, and serves as the heading for an entry in a dictionary or handbook
→ That’s Entry word (same as headword) → iv-F

Note: “Entry word” and “headword” mean the same thing — the main word you look up.

So matches:

i - D
ii - E
iii - A
iv - F
v - B
vi - C

Perfect.

Now back to Part A — we need to write what each number denotes.

Based on standard labeling and confirmation from Part B:

Number ① → points to “system” → Headword (or Entry word)
Number ② → points to the phonetic spelling → Pronunciation
Number ③ → points to “n.” → Part of speech
Number ④ → points to the definition text → Definition
Number ⑤ → points to the example sentence → Example sentence
Number ⑥ → points to “932” → Page number

Some sources might call ④ “Definitions” plural, but since it’s one arrow pointing to the start of the definition block, “Definition” is acceptable.

Also, note: in some curricula, they use “Entry word” instead of “Headword”. Since Part B uses “Entry word”, we should use that term for consistency.

So revised:

1) Entry word
2) Pronunciation
3) Part of speech
4) Definition
5) Example sentence
6) Page number

Yes.

Final check: All makes sense with dictionary structure.

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Final Answer:

A)
1) Entry word
2) Pronunciation
3) Part of speech
4) Definition
5) Example sentence
6) Page number

B)
i - D
ii - E
iii - A
iv - F
v - B
vi - C