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Which word has a positive connotation?

a.
Know-it-all
b.
Intelligent


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B

2. The most beautiful contestant won the pageant. “Beautiful” has a negative connotation.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

3. A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

4. Caitlyn wrote the following sentences:

Angelo is my big, fat cat. He became big and fat when we fed him the wrong food. The veterinarian said he was too big and fat and needed an exercise program.

Why does Caitlyn need a thesaurus?
a.
The sentences repeat the same words
c.
The words used lack creativity
b.
The sentences all begin with the same word
d.
None of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

6. A synonym is a word that means the opposite of a listed word.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

7. When using a thesaurus, it is beneficial to remember that similar words often have different implied meanings.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

8. Which synonym for the word “happy” has a negative connotation?
a.
Joyful
b.
Giddy


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B

9. A thesaurus is a type of reference.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

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Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. Which word has a positive connotation? Answer: B (Intelligent)

  2. The most beautiful contestant won the pageant. “Beautiful” has a negative connotation. Answer: F (False)

  3. A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types. Answer: T (True)

  4. Why does Caitlyn need a thesaurus? Answer: A (The sentences repeat the same words)

  5. A synonym is a word that means the opposite of a listed word. Answer: F (False)

  6. When using a thesaurus, it is beneficial to remember that similar words often have different implied meanings. Answer: T (True)

  7. Which synonym for the word “happy” has a negative connotation? Answer: B (Giddy)

  8. A thesaurus is a type of reference. Answer: T (True)

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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5. Student answers will vary. Words that may be substituted with synonyms from a thesaurus include: best, during, good, happy, gave, big DONT COPY I repeat it's from the web

10.
Using a thesaurus can help to avoid repeating words, or starting sentences the same way. Thesauruses can also be used to add interest, creativity or maturity to written work. DONT COPY.

Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot.
Why does Alex need a thesaurus?
a.
The sentences begin with the same word
c.
The sentences lack creativity
b.
Many words are repeated
d.
None of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

2. Thesauruses list words that have the same, or nearly the same, meanings.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

3. A thesaurus is a type of encyclopedia.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

4. The company’s CEO is very stingy with money. “Stingy” has a negative connotation.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

5. A word’s denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

6. All synonyms for a particular word mean exactly the same thing.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

7. A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

8. A synonym is
a.
A word that has the same meaning as another
c.
A word that lacks creativity
b.
A word that has the opposite meaning as another
d.
A word that is repeated too often in a paragraph


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

9. A thesaurus is used to ______.
a.
Determine the cause of important historical events
c.
Look up the precise definition of a word
b.
Locate a country on a map of the world
d.
Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

10. A thesaurus can
a.
Increase the quality of your work
c.
Help to avoid repeating words
b.
Help you add creativity to your written work
d.
All of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot. Why does Alex need a thesaurus? Answer: B (Many words are repeated)

  2. Thesauruses list words that have the same, or nearly the same, meanings. Answer: T (True)

  3. A thesaurus is a type of encyclopedia. Answer: F (False)

  4. The company’s CEO is very stingy with money. “Stingy” has a negative connotation. Answer: T (True)

  5. A word’s denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing. Answer: F (False)

  6. All synonyms for a particular word mean exactly the same thing. Answer: F (False)

  7. A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word. Answer: T (True)

  8. A synonym is Answer: A (A word that has the same meaning as another)

  9. A thesaurus is used to ______. Answer: D (Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word)

  10. A thesaurus can Answer: D (All of these)

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

1. The sentences lack creativity

Thank you for your response! Based on your correction, here’s the updated answer to question 1:

  1. Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot. Why does Alex need a thesaurus?
    • Answer: C (The sentences lack creativity)

If you have any further questions or need clarification on other items, feel free to let me know!