WorksheetsDictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri...Oh My!
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
You are writing a report about a cheetah. Which of the word reference books would help you find another word for fast?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
2.
You are reading a passage in a nonfiction book about figurative language and don't remember what the word simile means. The best place to look would be in the _____________________________.
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
3.
Which reference book would you use to find the meaning of the word horizon?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
4.
Your teacher told you that you need a better word than nice in your report. Where would you look for a better word?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
5.
You are answering a question in your science book about food webs and you can't remember what symbiosis is. Where would be the best place for you to look?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
6.
In which reference book would you find a synonym for angry?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
7.
You need to know what part of speech the word amazing is. Where would you look?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
8.
Part of your math homework is to write down the difference between a line and a ray. Where would be the best place for you to look?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
9.
You checked out a cookbook from the library and one of the recipes tells you that you need to dice an apple. You aren't sure what that means. Where is the quickest place to look?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
10.
You are writing a funny story and need a word that closely matches giggle. Where would you look?
a)
dictionary
b)
glossary
c)
thesaurus
11.
Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
pixie, pizza, place, pit
pixie, pizza, place, pit
a)
pixie
b)
pizza
c)
place
d)
pit
12.
Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
13.
This dictionary page has been ripped. Which word below would not appear on this dictionary page?
a)
hall
b)
handy
c)
happy
d)
ham
14.
This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page. The page number is written in the center.
Question: Which page would you find the word grind?
Question: Which page would you find the word grind?
a)
32
b)
117
c)
97
d)
122
15.
This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page. The page number is written in the center.
Question: Which word would be found on page 117?
Question: Which word would be found on page 117?
a)
ground
b)
grow
c)
groom
16.
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words;
kiwi---knit
kiwi---knit
a)
king
b)
kitty
c)
knob
d)
knife
17.
How would you label the RED box?
a)
entry
b)
guide words
c)
2nd meaning
d)
pronunciation key
18.
How would you label the GREEN ?
a)
synonym
b)
entry word
c)
part of speech
d)
definition
19.
How would you label the PURPLE box?
a)
part of speech
b)
pronunciation key
c)
entry
d)
guide words
20.
How would you label the BLUE box?
a)
2nd meaning
b)
1st meaning
c)
synonym box
d)
part of speech
21.
How would you label the PINK box?
a)
guide words
b)
pronunciation key
c)
2nd meaning
d)
1st meaning
22.
What are the 2 words at the very top of the page called?
a)
entry
b)
part of speech
c)
guide words
d)
pronunciation key
23.
What part of speech is amuse?
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
c)
noun
d)
verb
24.
What is the best definition for amputate?
a)
cut off
b)
put back on
c)
concert hall
d)
theater
25.
My dad checked his watch to see what time it is.
a)
To see or look at something
b)
A wicked lady who flies on a broom
c)
A small clock you wear on your wrist
d)
Choosing between two things
26.
The wave splashed over my feet.
a)
A tall wall of water in the ocean
b)
A hand shaking back and forth
c)
A way to say hello
d)
A knitted pattern
27.
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
28.
Nail: (n) A small metal spike with a broad flat head, typically driven into wood with a hammer.
a)
In order to attach the picture to the wall, Sampson had to nail it in place.
b)
Officer Montgomery was able to nail the suspect after chasing her three blocks on foot.
29.
Jam: (v) To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.
a)
They want to jam at the concert last night, but they weren't invited.
b)
Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.
30.
Pool: (v) To share things for the benefit of others.
a)
Jonah and Kyra wanted to pool their money together in order to buy the video game they both wanted.
b)
James was doing so well at pool, he was on a winning streak of 8 games.
31.
Bolt: (n) A flash of lightning leaving a jagged line across the sky.
a)
The bolt came down at such an angle, it electrocuted me on my porch.
b)
The bolt came loose, causing the porch to become unstable.
32.
Season: (v) Add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to food.
a)
My favorite season begins in October.
b)
I wanted to season the steak just right before cooking.
33.
Novel: (adj) New or unusual in an interesting way.
a)
We finished the novel right before Fall Break.
b)
Jaqueline shared her novel idea with us she was going to use in the Science Fair.
34.
After feeling a cool draft while sitting in her recliner, Kaya called an expert in to take a look.
a)
A current of cool air in a room or confined space.
b)
A preliminary version of a piece of writing.
35.
The squash had to be harvested before the first frost of the season.
a)
Crush or squeeze with force.
b)
An edible gourd.
36.
As the building began to buckle, loud rumbling and screeching could be heard on each of the 30 floors.
a)
Bend or give way under pressure or strain.
b)
A flat frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt.
37.
The current information being handed out in the meeting goes against information they previously presented.
a)
Belonging to the present time.
b)
Body of water or air moving in a definite direction.
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