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Ready-made dictionary quiz questions are easy to find, but they rarely match the word lists and dictionary skills your class is covering this week. DeckOwl reads your own PDF, slides, DOCX, notes or a photo of a worksheet, then writes questions with explanations you can check against the source.

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Example dictionary skills quiz questions

In a dictionary, where are the guide words printed?At the top of each page, showing the first and last entry on that page. They let you check alphabetically whether a word should be on that page.

Which word comes first in dictionary order: dormant or dorsal?Dormant, because the first three letters match and then m comes before s in the alphabet.

True or false: the part of speech label, such as n. or v., shows how a word functions in a sentence.True, because it tells you whether the word works as a noun, verb, adjective and so on, which can change its meaning.

What does the pronunciation guide in a dictionary entry show?How the word is pronounced, using phonetic symbols or a respelling. English spelling does not reliably show sound, so the guide fills that gap.

What is the etymology section of a dictionary entry?The word's origin and history, often from an older language. Knowing roots such as dict, meaning say in Latin, can help you remember related words.

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Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I teach dictionary skills like guide words and alphabetical order?

Start with a short lesson on the parts of an entry, then practice finding words using the guide words at the top of each page. Quiz questions that ask which word comes first work well because students have to compare letters one at a time.

What parts of a dictionary entry should students learn to read?

Students should learn the headword, pronunciation, part of speech, definitions, example sentences and etymology. Knowing the part of speech often helps them choose the right meaning in context.

Can I export the questions to print or import into my class system?

Yes, on paid plans. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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