Reference


What Reference Source Should You Use?

 

Choose the source from the box that would be most helpful. Write it on the line.

 

 

1. You want to find the definition of the word “excruciating.” _________________

2. You want to find out about the life of George Washington. _________________

3. You want to find out how many people voted for George W. Bush. __________

4. You want to see a map of Irish immigration to the United States. ____________

5. You want to find out what root words come together to form “excruciating.” ___

6. You want to find a more interesting word that means “pretty.” ______________

7. You want to know how to pronounce the word “ptarmigan.”

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8. You want to find a list of last year’s Academy Award winners. ______________

9. You want to learn about the history of football.

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10. You want to find the latitude and longitude of Cairo, Egypt. ________________

11. You want to find a word that means the opposite of “smart.” _______________

12. You want to find a list of the world’s tallest buildings. __________________

13. You want to find out where Cos Cob, Connecticut is.

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14. You want to know the history of the word “potato.” .

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15. You want to learn about the solar system.

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16. You want to see pictures of traditional costumes from around the world. ______

17. You want to know how many miles it is from Las Vegas to Minneapolis. ______

18. You want to know how many people graduated from college in 2003. ________

19. You want to find a synonym for “short.”

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20. You want a list of all the people currently serving in the U.S. Congress. _______