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Reference Materials Review

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You need a synonym for the word strong. Which reference material would BEST help you?

a)

dictionary

b)

thesaurus

c)

glossary

2.

After reading a fiction book, Khadija wants to know the meaning of the word wondrous. Which reference material will help Khadija?

a)

dictionary

b)

thesaurus

c)

glossary

3.

While reading a nonfiction book about earthquakes, David comes across a word in bold that he does not understand. Which reference material should David consult to BEST help him?

a)

dictionary

b)

thesaurus

c)

glossary

4.

Before giving a presentation, Maram needs to know the pronunciation of hyperbole. Which reference material will help Maram?

a)

dictionary

b)

thesaurus

c)

glossary

5.

Which word would be included in a dictionary page with these guide words: reason - resonate?

a)

recess

b)

respect

c)

review

d)

revenge

6.

Reference materials are only effective if they are in print.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is the purpose of (bi sik el) in the dictionary entry?

a)

to show you the part of speech of the word

b)

to show you how to pronounce the word

c)

to show you the definition of the word

8.

Which definition of mountain is used in the following sentence?

Ms. Herman had a mountain of papers to grade.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

9.

Look at the thesaurus entry for vivid. Using this entry, which word could be an antonym for the word vivid?

a)

dim

b)

brilliant

c)

bright

d)

awesome