1) What is the purpose of a dictionary? a) to find the opposite meaning of a word b) to find the word in another language c) to put words in ABC order d) to find the meaning of a word 2) Why do you need a THESAURUS? a) to find the word in another language b) to spell a word c) to find the synonyms and antonyms of a words 3) I want to know the meaning of "flabbergasted." I need to ____________. a) look in the dictionary b) look in a reading journal c) look at a thesaurus d) look in Barton Springs pool 4) A dictionary can show us all EXCEPT: a) the correct spelling of the word b) an example of the work in a sentence c) ways to say the word in another language d) how to pronounce the word 5) Which is NOT a way to find the meaning to unknown words? a) thesaurus b) dictionary c) glossary d) table of contents 6) What does jubilantly mean? a) making a false claim b) feeling or expressing great joy c) sticking out 7) What is the meaning of commotion? a) a state of confusion and noisy disturbance b) great joy c) move quickly 8) What is the meaning of PRETENSE? a) tiny b) huge c) making a false claim d) doing something before cooking 9) How is GLOSSARY different from a DICTIONARY? a) a glossary tells us the page number of a topic in a book b) a glossary is book with only definitions and meanings c) a glossary is found at the back of a book 10) If your tongue is protruding it _________. a) is inside of your mouth b) is sticking out of your mouth c) means you have swallowed it

Dictionary/Thesaurus Skills

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