Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, helping you find synonyms.

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book that provides definitions, pronunciations, and information about words.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What part of speech is 'happy'?

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'Happy' is an adjective, which describes a noun.

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What part of speech is 'import'?

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'Import' can be a verb, meaning to bring goods into a country.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, such as 'blue' in 'blue sky'.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea, like 'dog' or 'city'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being, like 'run' or 'is'.

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How can a thesaurus help you in writing?

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A thesaurus can help you find different words to make your writing more interesting.