Let's solve the dictionary exercise step by step based on the provided image and information.
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Understanding the Dictionary Entry:
The dictionary entry shown is for the word
"buggy". Let's break it down using the labeled parts (A–F):
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A. Guide words: These are the words at the top of the page that show the range of words on that page.
- In this case, the guide words are:
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hermit (left)
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hiccup (right)
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B. Entry word: The word being defined.
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buggy
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C. Pronunciation: How the word is pronounced.
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'bʌɡ·i (also written as "bug" with a dot and "i")
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D. Part of speech: What kind of word it is.
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n. (noun) — plural form is
-gies
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E. Plural spelling: How the word changes in plural form.
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buggies
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F. Definition: The meaning(s) of the word.
- 1. A small carriage pulled by a horse.
- 2. A baby carriage.
- 3. [slang] An old car.
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Now, let’s answer each question:
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1. What is the entry word?
✔ Answer: buggy
> This is the main word being defined in the dictionary entry.
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2. What are the guide words on this dictionary page?
✔ Answer: hermit and
hiccup
> These are the first and last words listed on the page, helping readers find entries quickly.
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3. What part of speech is the entry word?
✔ Answer: noun
> The label
n. stands for noun.
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4. How many syllables does the word have?
✔ Answer: 2 syllables
> Breakdown:
bug-gy → "bug" + "gy"
> The pronunciation
'bʌɡ·i shows two syllables.
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5. How do you spell the plural of buggy?
✔ Answer: buggies
> As noted in the entry under
E. Plural spelling, it says "-gies", so
buggies.
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6. Which definition matches the meaning of buggy in this sentence?
> *"My dad wants to trade his old buggy for a van."*
✔ Answer: Definition 3: [slang] an old car
> The context implies the "old buggy" refers to an old car, not a horse-drawn carriage or baby stroller. That matches the slang usage.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
buggy
2.
hermit and
hiccup
3.
noun
4.
2 syllables
5.
buggies
6.
Definition 3: [slang] an old car
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This exercise helps students understand how to use a dictionary effectively by identifying key components and applying them to real-world contexts.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of how to use a dictionary worksheet.
