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

Question 2

The diplomat served as a channel between the two presidents. [___]

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2

Question 3

The Bering Strait is a channel between Russia and Alaska. [___]

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1

Question 4

I think this is [___] coat.

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your

Question 5

[___] That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board.

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4; Selection 1: 2

Question 6

Which definition of channel is used in each sentence? Type the number of the correct definition.

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7; 2; 1

Question 7

He learned how to channel his anger. [___]

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⇒ 7: 72338; Part 2: 2; Part 3: 1; 7

Question 8

She was the first swimmer to cross the [___] between the two countries.

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strait; Selection 1: strait; Selection 2: route

Question 9

Aziz went to the beach. Marc went, [___].

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too; Selection 1: too; Selection 2: They’re; Selection 3: its; Selection 4: your

Question 10

Using the thesaurus entry and context clues, choose the best synonym for exemplary in each sentence. Use an online search engine to find a trusted online dictionary, then check the definitions. The library has received public recognition for its exemplary literacy programs. If you are not sure how to format your paper, look at the exemplary essays that the teacher handed out.

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commendable; Selection 1: commendable; Selection 2: illustrative

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