Using Reference Resources

Question 1

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.

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If you are not sure how to format your paper, look at the exemplary essays that the teacher handed out.: commendable; illustrative

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to answer each question about the dictionary definition.

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✔ a long, thin piece of wood; a long, thin piece of wood; Middle English

Question 3

LatinGreekOld French✔ Middle English

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✔ Middle English

Question 4

123✔ 4

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✔ 4

Question 5

Identify the definition of board used in each sentence. The board vetoed the decision.

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✔ 2; That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board.: 2; 4

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

Question 72331

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2

Question 8

Question 72332

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1

Question 9

Read the thesaurus entry for channel. Then, use the drop-down menus to pick the synonym that best fits each sentence.

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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 10

✔ routeductnarrows

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✔ route

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