Using Reference Resources

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to answer each question about the dictionary definition. What is the most commonly used definition of board? What is the source language of board?

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a long, thin piece of wood; Selection 1: a long, thin piece of wood; Selection 2: Middle English

Question 2

LatinGreekOld French✔ Middle English

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Middle English

Question 3

Identify the definition of board used in each sentence. The board vetoed the decision. That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board.

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Selection 1: 2; Selection 2: 4

Question 4

123✔ 4

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4

Question 5

In which sentences is belligerent used correctly? Check all that apply.

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The belligerent countries at last decided to sign a peace treaty.; The belligerent girl talked back to a teacher.; The United Nations sent a diplomat to the belligerent country.

Question 6

Which definition of channel is used in each sentence? Type the number of the correct definition. He learned how to channel his anger. The diplomat served as a channel between the two presidents. The Bering Strait is a channel between Russia and Alaska.

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Part 1: 7; Part 2: 2; Part 3: 1

Question 7

Read the thesaurus entry for channel. Then, use the drop-down menus to pick the synonym that best fits each sentence. She was the first swimmer to cross the between the two countries. If you want your complaint to be addressed, you need to go through the appropriate .

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strait; She was the first swimmer to cross the between the two countries.: strait; If you want your complaint to be addressed, you need to go through the appropriate .: route

Question 8

✔ routeductnarrows

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route

Question 9

Use the drop-down menus to identify the correct homophone for each sentence. Aziz went to the beach. Marc went, . the best friends I have. The dog found bone. I think this is coat.

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too; Aziz went to the beach. Marc went, .: too; the best friends I have.: They’re; The dog found bone.: its; I think this is coat.: your

Question 10

TheirThere✔ They’re

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They’re

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