Reference Materials

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What is a thesaurus?

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

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words.

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What is an encyclopedia?

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An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work that contains information on a wide range of subjects, usually arranged alphabetically.

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What is an atlas?

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An atlas is a collection of maps or charts that provide geographical information.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with definitions for those terms.

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Which reference material would you use to find a synonym for 'happy'?

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You would use a thesaurus.

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Which reference material would you use to find the meaning of the word 'ocean'?

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You would use a dictionary.

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Which reference material would you use to learn about the planets in our solar system?

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You would use an encyclopedia.

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Which reference material would you use to find a map of your country?

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You would use an atlas.

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Which of the following is NOT a reference material: dictionary, atlas, picture book, encyclopedia?

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Picture book is NOT a reference material.