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This chapter introduces the concept of alphabetical order, which is the arrangement of words based on the sequence of letters in the English alphabet. It explains the rules for alphabetizing lists of words, emphasizing that when words share initial letters, one must look at the subsequent letters to determine the correct order. The chapter highlights the importance of alphabetical order as a tool for efficiently locating information in resources like dictionaries and encyclopedias. Furthermore, it provides various exercises to practice alphabetizing different types of words and lists. The chapter also touches upon the idea of using the alphabetical positions of letters as a basis for coded messages and encourages the use of a dictionary to find word meanings.