{"id":708,"date":"2022-04-20T09:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T09:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=708"},"modified":"2025-09-10T03:17:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T03:17:18","slug":"e-w-2-use-guide-words","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-w-2-use-guide-words\/","title":{"rendered":"E- W.2 Use guide words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use guide words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGx7GEDgvE\/FQDqT5KXEsy16rPfQQIrFA\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGx7GEDgvE&#x2F;FQDqT5KXEsy16rPfQQIrFA&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGx7GEDgvE&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7th W.2 Use Guide Words<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-5980a5f310e4dbc2f19060093b64a46e\" style=\"color:#74008d\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are Guide Words?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide words are <strong>pairs of words<\/strong> printed at the top of each page in reference materials like dictionaries. They act as a guide, showing you the <strong>first<\/strong> and <strong>last<\/strong> words defined on that specific page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of them as <strong>signposts<\/strong> helping you quickly locate the word you are looking for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Where to Find Them<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find guide words in dictionaries, thesauruses, and sometimes even in encyclopedias. They are usually located at the <strong>top left and top right corners<\/strong> of each page, often in a different font or in bold to make them stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Example:<\/strong><br><br>Imagine a dictionary page with these guide words:<br><br><strong>apple<\/strong><br><strong>arrive<\/strong><\/td><td>This means that the word <em>apple<\/em> is the <strong>first<\/strong> word defined on that page, and the word <em>arrive<\/em> is the <strong>last<\/strong> word defined on that page. All the words defined on that page fall alphabetically between <em>apple<\/em> and <em>arrive<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Use Guide Words<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to effectively use guide words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Identify the word<\/strong> you are trying to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look at the guide words<\/strong> at the top of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Determine if your word falls alphabetically<\/strong> between the two guide words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it does, your word is likely on that page!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it comes before the first guide word, look earlier in the dictionary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it comes after the second guide word, look later in the dictionary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flip to the correct section<\/strong> and scan for your word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;re looking for the word &#8220;<strong>banana<\/strong>&#8220;. The guide words are &#8220;<strong>apple<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>arrive<\/strong>&#8220;. Since &#8220;<em>banana<\/em>&#8221; comes alphabetically after &#8220;<em>apple<\/em>&#8221; and before &#8220;<em>arrive<\/em>&#8220;, the word <em>banana<\/em> should be on this page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re looking for the word &#8220;<strong>zebra<\/strong>&#8220;. The guide words are &#8220;<strong>apple<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>arrive<\/strong>&#8220;. Since &#8220;<em>zebra<\/em>&#8221; comes alphabetically <em>after<\/em> both &#8220;<em>apple<\/em>&#8221; and &#8220;<em>arrive<\/em>&#8220;, the word <em>zebra<\/em> will be in a <em>later<\/em> section of the dictionary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alphabetize!<\/strong> Make sure you have a good understanding of alphabetical order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice!<\/strong> The more you use guide words, the faster you&#8217;ll become at finding words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t give up!<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t find your word on the first try, double-check the guide words and try again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide words are useful to help you locate a word within a dictionary or other text. They allow you to quickly skip to the section of the book that you need, instead of browsing through each individual page. By knowing how to use guide words effectively you save time and become more proficient with research tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-w-2-use-guide-words\/2\/\"><strong>List of Use guide words<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/92581\/190\/681\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-137.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-137.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-137-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-137-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-137-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/92592\/378\/969\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-139.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-139.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-139-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-139-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-139-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>List of Use guide words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Word<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Abandon<\/td><td>To leave something or someone behind<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abrupt<\/td><td>Sudden and unexpected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Absent<\/td><td>Not present<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Absorb<\/td><td>To soak up or take in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abstract<\/td><td>Existing in thought but not having a physical form<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accumulate<\/td><td>To gather or collect over time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accurate<\/td><td>Correct and without any mistakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adapt<\/td><td>To adjust to new conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admire<\/td><td>To respect or look up to someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advance<\/td><td>To move forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advantage<\/td><td>A condition that puts one in a better position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adventure<\/td><td>An unusual and exciting experience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affection<\/td><td>A feeling of love or care<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aggressive<\/td><td>Ready to attack or confront<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agreeable<\/td><td>Pleasing or nice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alert<\/td><td>Watchful and ready to act<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ambition<\/td><td>A strong desire to succeed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amuse<\/td><td>To entertain or make laugh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ancient<\/td><td>Very old or from long ago<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announce<\/td><td>To make something known publicly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual<\/td><td>Happening once every year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anxiety<\/td><td>A feeling of worry or nervousness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appear<\/td><td>To become visible or come into view<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appetite<\/td><td>A desire for food<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approve<\/td><td>To agree with or accept<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Argue<\/td><td>To disagree or fight with words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arrange<\/td><td>To put in order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arrive<\/td><td>To reach a place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article<\/td><td>A piece of writing or item<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ashamed<\/td><td>Feeling guilt or embarrassment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assist<\/td><td>To help someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Astonish<\/td><td>To surprise greatly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athlete<\/td><td>A person who plays sports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Atmosphere<\/td><td>The layer of gases around the Earth or mood of a place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attempt<\/td><td>To try to do something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attend<\/td><td>To be present at<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attraction<\/td><td>Something that draws interest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Author<\/td><td>A person who writes books or articles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avoid<\/td><td>To stay away from something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awkward<\/td><td>Clumsy or uncomfortable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Balance<\/td><td>To keep steady or equal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banish<\/td><td>To send someone away as punishment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic<\/td><td>Simple or starting point<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beautiful<\/td><td>Very pretty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belief<\/td><td>A feeling that something is true<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benefit<\/td><td>An advantage or profit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Betray<\/td><td>To be disloyal to someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bewildered<\/td><td>Confused or puzzled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blame<\/td><td>To say someone is responsible for something bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blend<\/td><td>To mix together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bold<\/td><td>Fearless and daring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brilliant<\/td><td>Very intelligent or bright<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burden<\/td><td>Something that is hard to carry or deal with<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calm<\/td><td>Peaceful and not excited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capable<\/td><td>Able to do something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capture<\/td><td>To catch or take by force<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Careful<\/td><td>Paying close attention to avoid mistakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cause<\/td><td>Something that brings about an effect<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Challenge<\/td><td>Something that is difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Change<\/td><td>To make or become different<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chaos<\/td><td>Complete disorder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheerful<\/td><td>Full of happiness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choice<\/td><td>The act of selecting among options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circumstance<\/td><td>A condition that affects a situation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clever<\/td><td>Smart or intelligent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clumsy<\/td><td>Awkward or lacking grace<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>A state of physical ease<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Command<\/td><td>To give an order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Common<\/td><td>Occurring often or shared by many<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communicate<\/td><td>To share information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compare<\/td><td>To find similarities and differences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compete<\/td><td>To try to win<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complete<\/td><td>Having all parts; finished<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confess<\/td><td>To admit to doing something wrong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confident<\/td><td>Sure of oneself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confuse<\/td><td>To mix up or make unclear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connect<\/td><td>To join together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consider<\/td><td>To think about carefully<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constant<\/td><td>Happening all the time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construct<\/td><td>To build or put together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continue<\/td><td>To keep doing something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Courage<\/td><td>The ability to face fear or danger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curious<\/td><td>Eager to know or learn something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damage<\/td><td>Harm or injury<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Danger<\/td><td>The possibility of harm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decide<\/td><td>To choose what to do<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defend<\/td><td>To protect from attack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delight<\/td><td>Great pleasure or joy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Demand<\/td><td>A strong request or need<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Depend<\/td><td>To rely on someone or something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Describe<\/td><td>To tell or write about something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>A plan or drawing for making something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Desire<\/td><td>A strong wish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Destroy<\/td><td>To ruin or break completely<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Develop<\/td><td>To grow or cause to grow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Different<\/td><td>Not the same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Difficult<\/td><td>Hard to do or understand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diminish<\/td><td>To make smaller or less<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discover<\/td><td>To find something unknown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dislike<\/td><td>To not like something<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\">let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/92581\/190\/681\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" 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