Which reference source will give the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word?(1 point)
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thesaurus
thesaurus
glossary
glossary
dictionary
dictionary
encyclopedia
dictionary
Which reference source is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word?(1 point)
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dictionary
dictionary
thesaurus
thesaurus
glossary
glossary
encyclopedia
thesaurus
Which reference work gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words?(1 point)
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dictionary
dictionary
thesaurus
thesaurus
encyclopedia
encyclopedia
glossary
glossary
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was ______________.
Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the part of speech for each word.
(1 point)
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defy
defy
defiance
defiance
defiantly
defiantly
defiant
The best word to complete the sentence is "defiant". This word is an adjective that describes the behavior of the little brother, indicating that he was resisting or refusing to go to bed.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Some of the team's fans were ____________________ and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country.
Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the meaning of each word.
(1 point)
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feline
feline
fatuous
fatuous
fanatical
fanatical
flagrant
The best word to complete the sentence is "fanatical". This word is an adjective that describes the behavior of the fans, indicating that they were extremely devoted and enthusiastic, going to great lengths to support the team.
Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point)
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Look up the word in a dictionary.
Look up the word in a dictionary.
Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
Use context clues near the word.
Use context clues near the word.
Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus