Froggy Jumps Dictionary Skills ChallengeVersion en ligne Test your knowledge of dictionary skills with this fun quiz game! par Erin Grindele 1 What is the primary purpose of a dictionary? a To provide definitions of words. b To list words alphabetically. c To provide synonyms only. 2 What does 'pronunciation' refer to in a dictionary? a The origin of a word. b The meaning of a word. c How a word is spoken. 3 What is an 'entry' in a dictionary? a A word and its definition. b A list of synonyms. c A section for grammar rules. 4 What type of information is typically found in a dictionary's 'usage' notes? a How to use a word in context. b The history of the word. c The word's synonyms. 5 What does 'etymology' mean in a dictionary? a The origin and history of a word. b The pronunciation of a word. c The definition of a word. 6 What is a 'thesaurus' primarily used for? a Finding synonyms and antonyms. b Learning word origins. c Finding word definitions. 7 In a dictionary, what does 'abbreviation' refer to? a A shortened form of a word. b A word's definition. c A word's antonym. 8 What is the 'part of speech' in a dictionary entry? a The word's definition. b The word's origin. c The grammatical category of a word. 9 What is the purpose of a 'guide word' in a dictionary? a To show the word's pronunciation. b To indicate the first and last entries on a page. c To provide synonyms. 10 What does a 'dictionary' typically not include? a Pronunciation guides. b Personal opinions about words. c Definitions of words.