Using a Thesaurus

What is a thesaurus?

• a book that tells you what words mean

• a book that lists synonyms of words

• a book that has funny or silly words

• a book about a dinosaur

Thesaurus helps you find more words that will suit your poem, essay, or story.

• True

• False

A_____________________is a book that gives the synonyms and antonyms of words.

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• newspaper

• almanac

_________________ are words that have the same or similar meanings.

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• guide words

• entry words

____________________are words that are opposite in meanings.

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• guide words

• definition

Using the dictionary entries, find the meaning of the word.

gaudy

• to bring or come together

• the post to which a gate is hung or the one against which it closes

• marked by showiness or extravagance

• to measure

• an opening for a gate

It used to look for the synonyms and antonyms of words.

• dictionary

• encyclopedia

• thesaurus

• newspaper

Using the sample Thesaurus. What is the antonyms of the word reliable?

• trustworthy

• unreliable

• dependable

A thesaurus is primarily used to find:

• Definitions of words

• Synonyms and antonyms

• Translations of words

• Pronunciations of words

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a thesaurus?

• Improving vocabulary

• Finding word definitions

• Enhancing writing style

• Avoiding repetition