Dictionary Look-Up

Worksheet Description

The Precise Word Meanings worksheet is an educational tool that encourages students to examine the context of underlined words within sentences and hypothesize about their meanings. After recording their initial guesses, students are then instructed to look up the words in a dictionary to find their precise definitions. This two-step process is repeated for a series of sentences, each containing an underlined word for consideration. By doing this exercise, students practice inferring meaning from context as well as utilizing a dictionary to confirm or correct their assumptions.

This worksheet is designed to teach students the importance of context in understanding vocabulary and the value of using a dictionary to verify precise meanings. It reinforces the idea that words can have different meanings depending on how they are used in a sentence. The exercise helps students to improve their critical thinking skills and their ability to articulate the exact meanings of words. Additionally, it underscores the necessity of precise language for effective communication, a key skill in both academic and everyday settings.