Reference Materials

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What is a Thesaurus?

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A Thesaurus is a reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms) and sometimes opposite meanings (antonyms).

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What is a Dictionary?

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A Dictionary is a reference book that provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words.

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What is an Almanac?

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An Almanac is a reference book that contains a variety of information, including calendars, weather forecasts, and statistics.

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What is an Encyclopedia?

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An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work that provides summaries of knowledge on various topics, usually arranged alphabetically.

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What type of information can you find in a Thesaurus?

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You can find synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings) in a Thesaurus.

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What type of information can you find in a Dictionary?

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You can find definitions, pronunciations, and examples of how to use words in a Dictionary.

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What type of information can you find in an Almanac?

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You can find calendars, weather information, and various statistics in an Almanac.

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What type of information can you find in an Encyclopedia?

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You can find detailed information on a wide range of topics, including history, science, and culture in an Encyclopedia.

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Which reference material would you use to find a word with the opposite meaning of 'happy'?

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You would use a Thesaurus.

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Which reference material would you use to find the meaning of the word 'ocean'?

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You would use a Dictionary.