Alphabetizing Call Numbers 3rd-4th

What is the correct format for a fiction call number?

• E Arn

• F Abb

• P Smi

• G Ell

Answer explanation

The correct format for a fiction call number is 'F' followed by the author's last name. 'F Abb' fits this format, while 'E', 'P', and 'G' are not used for fiction.

Which of the following call numbers is in the correct alphabetical order?

• F Smi, F Ell, F Abb

• F Abb, F Ell, F Smi

• F Ell, F Abb, F Smi

• F Smi, F Abb, F Ell

Answer explanation

The correct alphabetical order is determined by the first letter, then the second, and so on. 'F Abb' comes before 'F Ell', which comes before 'F Smi', making 'F Abb, F Ell, F Smi' the correct choice.

Identify the call number format for an Everybody picture book.

• F Smi

• E Caz

• P Cre

• G Arn

Answer explanation

The call number format for Everybody picture books typically starts with 'E' followed by the author's last name. 'E Caz' indicates a picture book by an author with the last name Caz, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following is the correct alphabetical order for Everybody picture book call numbers?

• E Cre, E Arn, E Caz

• E Arn, E Caz, E Cre

• E Caz, E Cre, E Arn

• E Cre, E Caz, E Arn

Answer explanation

To arrange the call numbers alphabetically, compare the letters after 'E'. 'Arn' comes before 'Caz', which comes before 'Cre'. Thus, the correct order is E Arn, E Caz, E Cre.

How do you differentiate a fiction chapter book from an Everybody picture book based on call numbers?

• Fiction chapter books start with E

• Everybody picture books start with F

• Fiction chapter books start with F

• Everybody picture books start with P

Answer explanation

Fiction chapter books are classified with the call number starting with 'F', while Everybody picture books typically start with 'E'. This distinction helps in organizing and locating books in a library.

Which call number comes first alphabetically: F Ell or F Eri?

• F Ell

• F Eri

Answer explanation

To determine which call number comes first alphabetically, compare the letters after 'F'. 'Ell' comes before 'Eri' because 'l' precedes 'r' in the alphabet. Therefore, the correct answer is F Ell.

If the call number is E Cre, what is the author's last name?

• Smith

• Arnold

• Creech

• Crowder

Answer explanation

The call number E Cre indicates the author's last name starts with 'Cre'. Among the options, only 'Creech' matches this pattern, making it the correct answer.

Which of the following is a fiction call number?

• E Arn

• F Ell

• P Cre

• G Smi

Answer explanation

The fiction call number is typically represented by 'F' followed by the author's last name. 'F Ell' fits this format, indicating a work of fiction by an author with the last name 'Ell'. The other options do not represent fiction.

If you have the call numbers E Arn, E Caz, and E Cre, which one should be placed last alphabetically?

• E Arn

• E Caz

• E Cre

Answer explanation

To determine the alphabetical order, compare the second letters: 'A' in Arn, 'a' in Caz, and 'r' in Cre. Since 'r' comes after 'a' and 'A', E Cre should be placed last alphabetically.

Which call number should be placed first: E Caz or E Arn?

• E Caz

• E Arn

Answer explanation

In call numbers, the first letter is the primary sorting factor. 'E Arn' comes before 'E Caz' because 'A' precedes 'C' in the alphabet. Therefore, 'E Arn' should be placed first.