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Dictionary, Encyclopedia, and Thesaurus

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If I want to find the definition of a word where would I look?
a)
encyclopedia
b)
dictionary
c)
thesaurus
2.
If I want to find a synonym for "good" where would I look?
a)
encyclopedia
b)
dictionary
c)
thesaurus
3.
An encyclopedia gives detailed information about ____________
a)
people, places, things
b)
a synonym
c)
word definition
4.
Which reference source has synonyms?
a)
dictionary
b)
thesaurus
c)
encyclopedia
5.
What are the words at the top of a dictionary called that help you?
a)
guide words
b)
key words
c)
bold words
6.
If I am researching elephants what reference would I use?
a)
dictionary
b)
encyclopedia
c)
thesaurus
7.
You're thinking about getting a pet hamster but want to learn more about them first. 
a)
atlas
b)
encyclopedia
c)
dictionary
d)
thesaurus