Reference Materials

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What is a newspaper?

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A newspaper is a printed publication that contains news articles, features, and advertisements, usually published daily or weekly.

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What is an encyclopedia?

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An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work that provides summaries of knowledge on various topics, organized alphabetically.

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and usage.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, providing synonyms and antonyms.

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What is an atlas?

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An atlas is a collection of maps, typically showing geographical features, political boundaries, and other information about the Earth.

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Where would you find information about the pronunciation of a word?

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You would find information about the pronunciation of a word in a dictionary.

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Where would you look to find another word for 'happy'?

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You would look in a thesaurus to find another word for 'happy'.

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If you want to learn about different types of snakes, which resource would you use?

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You would use an encyclopedia to learn about different types of snakes.

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What section of a newspaper would you check for international news?

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You would check the Foreign News section of a newspaper for international news.

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What type of resource is best for finding facts and statistics about a country?

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An atlas is best for finding facts and statistics about a country.