Reference Materials

All are found in a dictionary EXCEPT:

• the part of speech

• definition(s) of the word

• a list of synonyms

• pronunciation key

To find a word that means the same as "ecstatic", the reader would look in a-

• atlas

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

• thesaurus

Which word reference material best descries this list?

• Glossary

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

• Dictionary

The best resource a student should use to find other words that could replace the word "audience" is-

• a dictionary

• an atlas

• a thesaurus

• an almanac

Which two words would you most likely find in the glossary of a Science textbook?

• Inner Core and Erosion

• Two and Difference

• Contribution and Expansion

Which word reference material helps you understand word meanings in a nonfiction book or informational text?

• atlas

• dictionary

• glossary

• thesaurus

Jayden is unsure of how to spell the word magnificent. Which word reference material should he use to help him?

• thesaurus

• dictionary

• almanac

• glossary

Which two words would you most likely find in the glossary of a Math textbook?

• Pandemic and Contribution

• Elapsed Time and Quotient

• Candle and Metal

A thesaurus is different from a glossary because it is-

• found in the back of most textbooks

• a word reference material

• used to find synonyms of words

• used to give the meaning of a word

• Parents work hard so they can support their family.

• The candidate is losing the support of his voters.

• She received overwhelming support after the car accident.

• A strong foundation will support the structure of the house.