Reference Materials

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What is a Dictionary?

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A reference book that provides meanings, pronunciations, and usage of words.

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What is a Thesaurus?

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A reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms) and sometimes opposite meanings (antonyms).

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What is an Encyclopedia?

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A comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects, usually arranged alphabetically.

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What is an Almanac?

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A yearly publication that includes various data such as calendars, weather forecasts, and statistics.

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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How do you find the pronunciation of a word?

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You can find the pronunciation of a word in a Dictionary.

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What type of reference material would you use to find facts about a country?

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You would use an Encyclopedia.

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What is the purpose of a Thesaurus?

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To find synonyms and antonyms for words.

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Which reference material is often used for spelling words?

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A Dictionary.