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WD B-Web Reference Sources 1

The document outlines a series of tasks related to finding online resources for English grammar, dictionaries, and thesauri. It lists specific websites for grammar guides, specialized reference sources, and provides definitions for selected words along with their parts of speech. Additionally, it includes synonyms and antonyms for certain words, citing the sources used for each task.

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WD B-Web Reference Sources 1

The document outlines a series of tasks related to finding online resources for English grammar, dictionaries, and thesauri. It lists specific websites for grammar guides, specialized reference sources, and provides definitions for selected words along with their parts of speech. Additionally, it includes synonyms and antonyms for certain words, citing the sources used for each task.

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Billy James A.

Pornela
July 16, 2022

1. Search the World Wide Web for online guides to English language grammar, style, and usage. Below,
list the names and URLs of at least three Web sites that you find. Bookmark the guide you find to be the
most useful and submit the link to your instructor.
 https://prowritingaid.com/art/111/10-Websites-to-Help-Improve-Your-Grammar.aspx
 https://www.refdesk.com/factgram.html
 https://suffolk.libguides.com/c.php?g=654006&p=4588331

2. Search the Web for online dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauri. Below, list the names and URLs of at
least three specialized reference sources. A dictionary of medical terms is one example of a specialized
reference source.
 https://pgcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=60059&p=385938
 https://www.thesaurus.com
 https://www.merriam-webster.com/

3. Using the general dictionary reference sources you find on the World Wide Web, look up the
following words and enter the part of speech and the definition of each according to the format shown
below for the first word:

conurbation (noun): An aggregation or continuous network of urban communities.


moreen (noun): a strong fabric of wool, wool and cotton, or cotton with a plain glossy or moiré finish
gramineous (adjective): of or relating to a grass
aspersion (noun): a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
raconteur : (noun): a person who excels in telling anecdotes

Did you find the definitions for the words at one site or did you need to use more than one online
resource? Provide the name and URL of each Web site you used.

 https://www.merriam-webster.com/

4. Using the thesauri reference sources you find on the World Wide Web, look up synonyms and
antonyms for the following words and enter them below:

Pithy – Synonyms: Cogent, Concise, laconic, succinct


Antonyms: Impotent, Lengthy, wordy, weak, verbose
ill-boding Synonyms: Unlucky, Apocalyptic, Dire
Antonyms: Bareful, Doomy
Chromatic Synonyms: Bright, Vibrant. Flashy, Gaudy
Antonyms: Dull, Pale, Plain, Weak

Did you find the synonyms and antonyms for the words at one site or did you need to use more than
one online resource? Provide the name and URL of each Web site you used.

 https://www.thesaurus.com/

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