Using Reference Resources

Question 1

Which words are synonyms for the word abstract as it is used in the following sentence? Check all that apply."I do not have time to read the whole article, so please give me an abstract.”

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A: summary; C: digest; E: brief

Question 2

Kavita bought sandwiches, one for herself and one for me.

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B: two

Question 3

How many syllables does the word have?

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C: three

Question 4

Use context clues to choose the best definition of culture for each sentence. | The scientist looked at the bacterial culture through her microscope. | My friends know I’m interested in culture, so they often ask me about music, plays, and books. | My grandparents took me to Italy to learn about their native culture.

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C: the process or product of cultivating living organisms

Question 5

Use an online search engine to find a trusted online dictionary, then search for the definition of the word inculcate. Then use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Which part of speech is the word inculcate? | Which definition best matches the definition given by the online dictionary? | What is the origin of the word inculcate?

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B: verb

Question 6

1. The painting is a wonderful harmony of light and dark.

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A: balance

Question 7

What is the word’s part of speech?

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C: adjective

Question 8

Use context clues to choose the best definition of culture for each sentence. | The scientist looked at the bacterial culture through her microscope. | My friends know I’m interested in culture, so they often ask me about music, plays, and books. | My grandparents took me to Italy to learn about their native culture.

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B: knowledge of and taste in fine arts and humanities

Question 9

Jonas wanted to run another mile, but he was tired.

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C: too

Question 10

Use an online search engine to find a trusted online dictionary, then search for the definition of the word inculcate. Then use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Which part of speech is the word inculcate? | Which definition best matches the definition given by the online dictionary? | What is the origin of the word inculcate?

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C: teach

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