Using a Thesaurus

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

interesting - synonym- ________ antonym-________

• synonym: engaging

  Ant: boring

• synonym: mighty

  antonym: boring

• synonym: Compelling

  Antonym: exciting

• Synonym: defeat

  Antonym: boring

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

resist - synonym- _________ antonym-_________

• syn. distant; ant.close

• syn. dispute; ant. yield

• syn. dependable; ant. unreliable

• syn. easygoing; ant. tense

• choose

• elect

• favored

• pick

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

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

• dictionary

• encyclopedia

• thesaurus

• newspaper

What is the primary purpose of a thesaurus?

• To find synonyms and antonyms

• To check spelling

• To provide definitions

• To translate languages

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'happy' that you might find in a thesaurus?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

A thesaurus is most useful for improving which aspect of writing?

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Punctuation

• Spelling