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A dictionary is filled with 'meanings'. Give a synonym for the word 'meanings'.
Definitions
100
What is one book in the encyclopedia set called?
A Volume
100
What is the main purpose of a Thesaurus?
To provide synonyms for words
100
How is a World Almanac organized?
By subject
100
True or False? An atlas provides definitions of words.
False
200
Name 4 things that a dictionary can tell you about a word.
Definition, pronunciation, part of speech, and spelling
200
Which volume of the encyclopedia would you use to find information about Abraham Lincoln?
L
200
How is a Thesaurus organized?
In Alphabetical Order
200
When working smart, how would you find the location of a particular subject in an Almanac?
Use the Table of Contents
200
Which reference book would be best to use if you want to learn 5 facts about an animal?
Encyclopedia
300
Which word would be found on the page between the guide words ‘neglect – nerve’? nice, noise, neighbor, open
neighbor
300
What is the text next to a picture called and what does it do?
Caption. It explains what the picture is about.
300
How do guide words help you?
They identify which words are located on those pages.
300
What does an Atlas mainly provide?
Maps
300
If you are looking through the 2008 World Almanac, what year will the information inside the Almanac be from?
2007
400
What is the part of speech and definition of ‘oblivious’?
Adjective. forgetful; not mindful
400
When doing research, how should you transfer information you find about your topic to your paper.
Put it into your own words that you can understand!
400
Find a synonym for the word ‘prank’.
Antic, caper, frolic, joke, lark, shenanigan, tomfoolery, trick, monkeyshine, high jinks
400
Turn to page 60 in the Atlas. What country will you learn about on this page? Give one fact about this country (IN YOUR OWN WORDS!!).
Italy (Facts will vary)
400
What does the picture on the right side of page 516 in the dictionary show? What does the word 'refuge' mean?
A bobcat taking refuge in the rocks. Refuge means shelter or protection from danger or trouble.
500
Give 2 definitions for the word ‘immune’.
1. protected from disease; 2. free; exempt
500
Look up a state in your volume and give two facts in sentence format. Be sure to put it IN YOUR OWN WORDS!! Note: You may use charts, pictures, tables or text.
Answers will vary. Have students show you where they got the info from.
500
“That man is crazy! I think he’s gone mad!” Find a synonym for the word mad as used in this sentence.
Insane
500
How long does it take Jupiter to revolve around the sun?
11.9 years
500
Make this sentence better by changing the word 'help'. Would you please help me with my homework?
Would you please assist (aid, abet, benefact, help out, succor) me with my homework?
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