How can a thesaurus help improve your writing?

By offering words with similar or opposite meanings

Reference Skills: How to Use a Thesaurus

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1
What information is NOT found in a thesaurus?
Synonyms
Spelling
Definitions
Antonyms
2
What is a "Roget's Thesaurus"?
A type of encyclopedia
A type of atlas
A type of thesaurus
A type of dictionary
3
Which of the following could be an antonym for the word 'big'?
Gigantic
Immense
Small
Large
4
How can a thesaurus help improve your writing?
By offering words with similar or opposite meanings
By checking your grammar
By providing a history of words
By teaching you how to spell words
5
In a thesaurus entry, what does the abbreviation "ant" stand for?
Antenna
Antic
Antonym
Antecedent
6
Which of the following could be a synonym for the word 'happy'?
Angry
Sad
Joyful
Tearful
7
Which reference material would you use to find a more formal word for 'talk'?
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Atlas
8
When using a thesaurus, what should you consider about the new word?
Its definition and connotation
Its spelling only
Its pronunciation only
Its origin and history
9
In a thesaurus entry, what does the abbreviation "syn" stand for?
Synergy
Synchronous
Syntax
Synonym
10
What does a thesaurus list entries in?
Alphabetical order
Random order
Order of length
Order of usage
11
What is the main purpose of a thesaurus?
To check the spelling of words
To find synonyms and antonyms
To find the history of words
To define words
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Why is it important to use a thesaurus sparingly?
To avoid using inappropriate synonyms
To avoid too many similar words
To avoid overcomplicating the text
All of the above

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