Patrick is studying for a science test. He comes across a word in bold print that he has not seen before, and he is unsure of its meaning. Which resource should Patrick consult first to determine the meaning of the word?(1 point)

Responses

the glossary in his science book
the glossary in his science book

a thesaurus
a thesaurus

a dictionary
a dictionary

the index of his science book

1 answer

Patrick should consult the glossary in his science book first. The glossary is likely to provide definitions specific to the terminology used in his science context, making it the most relevant resource for understanding the word he encountered.