Enhancing Vocabulary Skills with Dictionaries

Josh is tasked with helping his brother Jeremy with geography homework. They need to find the definition of 'ismus' but struggle to locate a dictionary. Eventually, Josh finds the definition online, explaining that an isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas. They also discuss the purpose of a glossary in books.

What subject is Jeremy working on for his homework?

• Geography

• Math

• Science

• History

Who does Josh first ask about the meaning of 'ismus'?

• His mom

• His dad

• His teacher

• His friend

Where does Josh's dad think the dictionary is located?

• In the spare room

• In the kitchen

• In the garage

• In the living room

What is the definition of 'ismus'?

• A large body of water

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A mountain range

• A type of forest

What is a glossary?

• A summary of the book

• A list of references

• A list of chapters in a book

• A section in the back of some books where key terms are defined