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
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?
Which word has a positive connotation?
A thesaurus is a type of reference.
The most beautiful contestant won the pageant. “Beautiful” has a negative connotation.
Which synonym for the word “happy” has a negative connotation?
Use an online thesaurus to improve the quality of this paragraph. Make at least three changes.Antonio was a very good basketball player. During Antonio’s best game, he scored 52 points for his team. During the game the crowd was very happy for Antonio. After the game, the Principal gave Antonio a big trophy for breaking the school’s scoring record.
A synonym is a word that means the opposite of a listed word.
Describe how using a thesaurus can improve the quality of written work.
A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types.
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