Using a Thesaurus

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? a. The sentences repeat the same words b. The sentences all begin with the same word c. The words used lack creativity d. None of these

A

Which synonym for the word "athletic" has a negative connotation? a. Muscular b. Wiry

B

Which synonym for the word "happy" has a negative connotation? a. Joyful b. Giddy

B

Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot. Why does Alex need a thesaurus? a. The sentences begin with the same word b. Many words are repeated c. The sentences lack creativity d. None of these

C

A thesaurus can... a. Increase the quality of your work b. Help you add creativity to your written work c. Help to avoid repeating words d. All of these

D

A thesaurus is used to ______. a. Determine the cause of important historical events b. Locate a country on a map of the world c. Look up the precise definition of a word d. Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word

D

True or False: A thesaurus is a type of encyclopedia.

False

True or False: A word's denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing.

False

True or False: The most beautiful contestant won the pageant. "Beautiful" has a negative connotation.

False

True or False: A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.

True

True or False: A traditional thesaurus may be used if an online thesaurus cannot be located because the information is the same in both types.

True

True or False: An online thesaurus contains the same information as a traditional thesaurus.

True

True or False: The company's CEO is very stingy with money. "Stingy" has a negative connotation.

True

True or False: When using a thesaurus, it is beneficial to remember that similar words often have different implied meanings.

True