Reference Materials

1. All of the following are reference materials EXCEPT:

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• encyclopedia

• picture book

I need to find a synonym for the word "friend"- which reference material should I use?

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• glossary

Which part of the book can I find definitions?

• glossary

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• table of content

Which reference material uses guide words found at the top of each page, so that we can find the location of the entry word?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• internet

• almanac

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

interesting - synonym- ________ antonym-________

• synonym: engaging

  Ant: boring

• synonym: mighty

  antonym: boring

• synonym: Compelling

  Antonym: exciting

• Synonym: defeat

  Antonym: boring

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

walk - synonym- ________ antonym-________

• synonym: stamp

  Antonym: rove

• synonym: march

  antonym: halt

• synonym: plod

  Antonym: waddle

Identify the part of speech of the word 'walk' as used in the following sentence:

Mary is taking a walk.

• verb

• noun

• adjective

• pronoun

Which definition of 'progress' is used in the following sentence:

My mother progresses in her wellness program.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• None of the above

What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'racism'?

• ra-ki-sm

• rāˌsizəm

• racesm

• rashism

Which meaning of 'fasten' is used in the sentence below:

We fastened our boat to the van.

• To attach firmly secure

• To make to become fast

• To move quickly

• None of the above