Looking Up Happy: Main Idea

Read about using a dictionary, then decide what the whole passage is mostly about.

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A dictionary is a special book that helps you find the meanings of words.

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A dictionary is a special book that helps you find the meanings of words. Each word is listed in alphabetical order, which means they are arranged from A to Z. Next to each word, you will see its definition, or meaning. For example, if you look up the word 'happy,' you might find a definition like 'feeling good or joyful.

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' Dictionaries can also show you how to pronounce words and give you examples of how to use them in sentences.

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What is this passage mostly about?

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Which title fits this passage best?

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