Reference Sources
Locating Information
Vocabulary in a sentence
Vocabulary
100
This resource needs a computer to access it. It allows you to look for information through a search engine.
What is the internet?
100
Where would you look to find the name of a book?
What is the title?
100
The artist proudly displayed his _____________at the museum. It resembled Abraham Lincoln and was made of stone.
What is statue?
100
This is what you do when you are giving an answer to a question.
What is respond?
200
You might use this reference to find another word with the same meaning as "happy".
What is a thesaurus?
200
You are reading a nonfiction story about George Washington Carver. What is the name for the title that comes just before each new part of the story?
What is heading?
200
The potato chip ____________in 1853 by George Crumb.
What is originated?
200
You met someone you didn't expect to see or were surprised to come face to face with something.
What is encountered?
300
You are writing a letter to a friend and you need to check the spelling of a word. Which reference tool would you use?
What is a dictionary?
300
Where would you look to find a list of a book's chapters and page numbers?
What is Table of Contents?
300
The careful student________________solved every math problem to earn an award.
What is accurately?
300
A person that is on a program that introduces guests and talks with them.
What is a host?
400
My family is planning a trip from Florida to California. We will be driving across the country and are not sure how to get there. Which reference will help us figure out how to get there?
What is an atlas?
400
This is the place where you would find the meaning of an important word used in a book. Hint: It is listed in alphabetical order.
What is the glossary?
400
Sam took a great _____________when trying to cross the busy road.
What is risk?
400
A person or a team that you might play against to win a game or contest.
What is opponent?
500
Mrs. Allesee assigned a Famous American project, but she said we must use another reference besides the internet. What reference book can you look in to research facts on your Famous American?
What is an encyclopedia?
500
Where would you look to find a "list" of subjects and page numbers in a book?
What is the index?
500
Scooby Doo is a well-known _________on television. He helps to solve crimes and mysteries.
What is a sleuth?
500
When someone often does things without thinking.
What is impulsive?