Gathering Information from Relevant Sources

It gives factual information on a wide range of subjects, people,

places, science, technology, history, business, and government.

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It consists of

volumes of books in which the topics are listed alphabetically.

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It provides an annual publication containing general information

about government, industry, politics, commerce, world events, and sports.

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It supplies information about words, spelling, pronunciation,

meaning, derivation, etymology, syllabication, stress, and level of usage.

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When I need to know the definition and pronunciation of the word

DECADE, I may use the ________________.

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My friend wants to read write-ups about different events

and personalities. She will use a _______________________.

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My cousin Anna wants to know the synonym of the word

amiable. She will use a ___________________?

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My mother wants to get information about the Queens of

England. My mother will use a _______________.

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It helps you discover the beginning of World War 2.

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It gives the etymology of a word.

It provides a good source of information in learning the

derivation of words.

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