Types of Reference Books and Parts of a Dictionary

What is an atlas?

• A collection of maps

• A type of clothing

• A type of fruit

• A musical instrument

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What is an encyclopedia?

• A type of dance move

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of cooking utensil

• A comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field, usually arranged alphabetically.

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Define a dictionary.

• A dictionary is a type of list in Python that stores elements in a specific order.

• A dictionary is a data structure in Python that is used to store data in the form of key-value pairs.

• A dictionary is a type of function in Python used for mathematical calculations.

• A dictionary is a type of book that contains words and their meanings.

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What is a glossary?

• A glossary is a list of animals.

• A glossary is a list of phone numbers.

• A glossary is a list of terms with their definitions.

• A glossary is a list of recipes.

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Name a type of reference book.

• Cookbook

• Thesaurus

• Encyclopedia

• Almanac

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What is the purpose of an atlas?

• To predict the weather

• To play music

• To bake cookies

• To provide detailed maps and geographical information.

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What information can be found in an encyclopedia?

• Recipes for cooking

• A wide range of topics, historical events, biographies, scientific explanations, and geographical information.

• Sports scores

• Fashion trends

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What is the difference between a dictionary and a glossary?

• The main difference is that a dictionary contains words and meanings, whereas a glossary contains terms and definitions.

• A dictionary is organized alphabetically, while a glossary is organized by topic.

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How can reference books help in research?

• Reference books can help in research by providing detailed information on specific topics, offering reliable sources, and guiding researchers to relevant literature and data.

• Reference books can distract researchers from their main focus

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Which of the following is a primary function of a thesaurus?

• To provide synonyms and antonyms of words

• To provide maps and geographical information

• To provide historical dates and events

• To provide cooking recipes

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