Reference Materials

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What is a newspaper?

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A publication that is printed daily or weekly containing current news, editorials, articles, and advertisements.

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What is an atlas?

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A bound collection of maps often including illustrations, informative tables, or textual matter.

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What is an encyclopedia?

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A reference work that provides information on a wide range of topics, such as animals or habitats.

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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.

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What is a dictionary?

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A reference book that contains an alphabetical list of words and their meanings.

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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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The words at the top of a dictionary page that indicate the first and last entries on that page.

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What is the purpose of an almanac?

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A publication that provides a variety of information, including statistics, facts, and events for a specific year.

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What type of information can you find in a newspaper?

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Current news, editorials, articles, and advertisements.

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What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

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A dictionary provides definitions of words, while a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms.

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What is the significance of the word 'plead' in a dictionary?

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It is a guide word that indicates the range of words found on that page.