Which reference source will give the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word?(1 point)

Responses

encyclopedia
encyclopedia

glossary
glossary

thesaurus
thesaurus

dictionary
dictionary

9 answers

The correct response is dictionary. A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and often the origins of words.

Which reference source is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word?(1 point)
Responses

encyclopedia
encyclopedia

glossary
glossary

thesaurus
thesaurus

dictionary

The best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word is a thesaurus.

Which reference work gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words?(1 point)
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dictionary
dictionary

encyclopedia
encyclopedia

glossary
glossary

thesaurus

The reference work that gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words is a glossary.

Question
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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defiant
defiant

defiance
defiance

defy
defy

defiantly
defiantly

The word that best completes the sentence is defiant.

So the complete sentence would read: "Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was defiant."

"Defiant" is an adjective that describes someone who is resistant or challenging authority.

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)
Responses

feline
feline

fatuous
fatuous

fanatical
fanatical

flagrant

The word that best completes the sentence is fanatical.

So the complete sentence would read: "Some of the team's fans were fanatical and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country."

"Fanatical" describes someone who is excessively enthusiastic or devoted, which fits the context of the sentence.