Reference Materials Quiz

What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

• The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide examples of word usage.

• The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide translations for words.

• The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide definitions for words.

• The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide synonyms and antonyms for words.

Which reference material provides information on a wide range of topics in alphabetical order?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• novel

• encyclopedia

What type of reference material is used to find information about countries, cities, and geographical features?

• atlas

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

• thesaurus

Which reference material provides facts and statistics about various subjects, such as weather, sports, and history?

• dictionary

• encyclopedia

• novel

• cookbook

What is the main purpose of an atlas?

• To provide recipes for cooking

• To provide information about famous paintings

• To teach foreign languages

• To provide maps and geographical information.

Which reference material is used to find synonyms and antonyms of words?

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• thesaurusaurus

What is the difference between a thesaurus and a dictionary?

• A thesaurus provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words, while a dictionary groups words with similar meanings.

• A thesaurus and a dictionary are the same thing.

• A thesaurus groups words with similar meanings, while a dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words.

• A thesaurus provides synonyms for words, while a dictionary provides antonyms.

Which reference material is organized by subject and provides detailed information on specific topics?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• novel

• encyclopedia

What is the purpose of a glossary?

• The purpose of a glossary is to provide definitions for terms used in a book or document.

• The purpose of a glossary is to provide a list of references used in a book or document.

• The purpose of a glossary is to provide a summary of the main points in a book or document.

• The purpose of a glossary is to list the chapters in a book or document.

Which reference material is used to find definitions and explanations of words?

• encyclopedia

• thesaurus

• thesaurus and encyclopedia

• dictionary