Reference Materials: Dictionary, Glossary, Thesaurus

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English
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5th Grade
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Sherri Roberts
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a dictionary?
To provide synonyms and antonyms of words
To provide the meanings and pronunciations of words
To list the technical terms of a particular subject
To provide a list of references and citations
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CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a thesaurus most commonly used?
To find the historical origin of a word
To find the correct spelling of a word
To find synonyms and antonyms for a word
To find detailed definitions of a word
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a glossary?
A book of maps
A list of difficult words and their meanings found in a book
A collection of poems
A detailed article on a specific topic
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CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where would you find the pronunciation of a word?
In a thesaurus
In an encyclopedia
In a dictionary
In a glossary
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a thesaurus provide that a dictionary does not?
Definitions
Word origins
Synonyms and antonyms
Pronunciations
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you needed to find the definition of "photosynthesis" in your science textbook, which resource would you use?
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Glossary
Atlas
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you are reading a library book and come across the word "habitat," but you don't know what it means, which reference material should you use?
Atlas
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Glossary, if the book has one
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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