If you're looking for 'zebra' in a dictionary, would you look before 'apple' or after 'yak'?

Q: What will my child learn in "Use Glossaries and Beginning Dictionaries"?

A glossary (at the back of a book) and a dictionary help you find the meaning of words. Words are listed in alphabetical order. This 3rd Grade English lesson builds the skill Use Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Use Glossaries and Beginning Dictionaries" for?

"Use Glossaries and Beginning Dictionaries" is a 3rd Grade English lesson in the Context Clues & Reference unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

Q: How many practice questions are in this lesson?

This lesson includes 40 practice questions with instant feedback. Guests can try a few for free, and signed-in learners get the full adaptive set that adjusts to their level.

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Question

If you're looking for 'zebra' in a dictionary, would you look before 'apple' or after 'yak'?

Accepted Answer

after 'yak'