Mastering Dictionaries and Thesauruses 6.4.R.4

What is the primary purpose of a dictionary?

• To provide synonyms for words

• To define words and provide their meanings

• To list words in alphabetical order without definitions

• To provide translations of words into other languages

Which of the following is a feature of a glossary?

• It provides detailed word origins

• It lists specialized terms and their definitions for a specific subject

• It offers synonyms and antonyms for words

• It provides pronunciation guides for words

If you are looking for a synonym for the word "happy," which resource would you use?

• Dictionary

• Glossary

• Thesaurus

• Encyclopedia

Which of the following is an antonym for the word "ancient"?

• Old

• Modern

• Antique

• Historic

What type of dictionary would you use to find the meaning of medical terms?

• Bilingual dictionary

• Medical dictionary

• Children's dictionary

• Thesaurus

How can a thesaurus help improve your writing?

• By providing definitions of words

• By offering synonyms and antonyms to vary word choice

• By listing words in alphabetical order

• By explaining the history of words

Which of the following words is a synonym for "brave"?

• Cowardly

• Fearful

• Courageous

• Timid

What is the main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

• A dictionary provides word definitions, while a thesaurus provides word origins

• A dictionary provides word definitions, while a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms

• A dictionary provides synonyms, while a thesaurus provides definitions

• A dictionary provides translations, while a thesaurus provides definitions

Which of the following is a contextual meaning of the word "light" in the sentence: "She carried a light bag"?

• Bright

• Not heavy

• Illumination

• Pale

What is the purpose of using a bilingual dictionary?

• To find synonyms and antonyms

• To translate words between two languages

• To find specialized terms in a specific field

• To provide detailed word origins