What is the purpose of a thesaurus?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide examples of word usage.
The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide translations for words.
The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide definitions for words.
The purpose of a thesaurus is to provide synonyms and antonyms for words.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which reference material provides information on a wide range of topics in alphabetical order?
dictionary
thesaurus
novel
encyclopedia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of reference material is used to find information about countries, cities, and geographical features?
atlas
encyclopedia
dictionary
thesaurus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which reference material provides facts and statistics about various subjects, such as weather, sports, and history?
dictionary
encyclopedia
novel
cookbook
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of an atlas?
To provide recipes for cooking
To provide information about famous paintings
To teach foreign languages
To provide maps and geographical information.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which reference material is used to find synonyms and antonyms of words?
encyclopedia
dictionary
thesaurus
thesaurusaurus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a thesaurus and a dictionary?
A thesaurus provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words, while a dictionary groups words with similar meanings.
A thesaurus and a dictionary are the same thing.
A thesaurus groups words with similar meanings, while a dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words.
A thesaurus provides synonyms for words, while a dictionary provides antonyms.
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