1.
- mouse: m-o-u-s-e
- key: k-e-y
- card: c-a-r-d
- cut: c-u-t
- couch: c-o-u-c-h
- available: a-v-a-i-l-a-b-l-e
- plenty: p-l-e-n-t-y
- colony: c-o-l-o-n-y
- puzzle: p-u-z-z-l-e
- ping: p-i-n-g
2.
A. The word “perpendicular” is located in the dictionary under the letter P.
B. The part of speech for “perpendicular” is an adjective.
C. There are 3 syllables in “perpendicular”: per-pen-dic-u-lar.
D. The root word “perpendicular” is derived from is “perpend,” which comes from Latin “perpendere,” meaning to weigh thoroughly.
3.
- pencil: p-e-n-c-i-l
- perpendicular: p-e-r-p-e-n-d-i-c-u-l-a-r
- pendant: p-e-n-d-a-n-t
- Persian: P-e-r-s-i-a-n
- substantially: s-u-b-s-t-a-n-t-i-a-l-l-y
- rental: r-e-n-t-a-l
- rectangle: r-e-c-t-a-n-g-l-e
- wrist: w-r-i-s-t
- meticulous: m-e-t-i-c-u-l-o-u-s
- handling: h-a-n-d-l-i-n-g
- handwritten: h-a-n-d-w-r-i-t-t-e-n
- found: f-o-u-n-d
- handiwork: h-a-n-d-i-w-o-r-k
4.
A. harmonious → h-a-r-m-o-n-i-o-u-s
B. excited → e-x-c-i-t-e-d
C. affectionate → a-f-f-e-c-t-i-o-n-a-t-e
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of how to use a dictionary worksheet.
