Reference Materials Review

You need a synonym for the word strong. Which reference material would BEST help you?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• glossary

After reading a fiction book, Khadija wants to know the meaning of the word wondrous. Which reference material will help Khadija?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• glossary

While reading a nonfiction book about earthquakes, David comes across a word in bold that he does not understand. Which reference material should David consult to BEST help him?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• glossary

Before giving a presentation, Maram needs to know the pronunciation of hyperbole. Which reference material will help Maram?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• glossary

Which word would be included in a dictionary page with these guide words: reason - resonate?

• recess

• respect

• review

• revenge

Reference materials are only effective if they are in print.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of (bi sik el) in the dictionary entry?

• to show you the part of speech of the word

• to show you how to pronounce the word

• to show you the definition of the word

Which definition of mountain is used in the following sentence?

Ms. Herman had a mountain of papers to grade.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

Look at the thesaurus entry for vivid. Using this entry, which word could be an antonym for the word vivid?

• dim

• brilliant

• bright

• awesome