Dictionaries
In a dictionary, how are all of the words arranged?
Alphabetical order (ABC order)
What is a thesaurus used for?
To find synonyms and antonyms of words
How are glossaries arranged?
Alphabetical order
Using your dictionary, give the part of speech for the word "town".
Noun
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter 'M'
Name three things that you will find in a dictionary (not including alphabetical order).
Possible answers:
- origin
- part of speech
-pronunciation
-definitions
-guide words
What is a synonym?
A word that has a similar meaning to another word (the word you're looking at)
Where are glossaries typically found?
In the back of a textbook or nonfiction book
Using your thesaurus, give an antonym for the word "formal".
Possible answers:
-irregular
-unconventional
-informal
Which reference material is an annual calendar that gives listings for important events?
An almanac
Using your dictionary, find the part of speech for the word "dependable".
Adjective
What is an antonym?
A word that has an opposing meaning of a word (the word you're looking at)
How can you tell if a word will be included in the glossary or not?
If they are bolded, underlined, italicized, or highlighted within the book
Using your science textbook, give the definition for the word "chloroplast".
Chloroplast: a cell part in plants that makes food for the cell
*Bonus -- it is also what makes it green*
Which reference material is used to help us locate items on/within a map?
An atlas
Using your dictionary, find the page number that gives you the definition of the word "pear".
Page 693
Using your thesaurus, find 3 synonyms for the word "house".
Possible answers:
-abode
-dwelling
-home
-residence
-habitation
-lodging
-domicile
Using your science textbook, give the definition of the word "dormancy".
Using your thesaurus, give 3 synonyms for the word "main".
Possible answers:
-chief
-head
-leading
-major
-primary
-principal
-foremost
-dominant
-paramount
Which reference material would you use to find more information about Golden Doodles?
An encyclopedia (volume G)
Using your dictionary, give the guide words for the word "bell".
belabor - bell jar
Using your thesaurus, give 3 antonyms for the word "lengthen".
Possible answers:
-shorten
-decrease
-curtail
-contract
Using your science textbook, give the definition of the word "prism".
Prism: An object that refracts and disperses white light into visible light.
Using your dictionary, give the definition for the word "midtown".
Midtown: the central part of a town or city
What is the most eaten food in the world?
Rice