What I Know
PRE-TEST
Test A.
Directions: Read and analyze the given sentences then choose the word being
referred to. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.
1. These are collections of short, factual entries often written by different
contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic,
A books
C. encyclopedias
B. journals
D. magazines
2. It is a collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or
professional field.
A journal
C. book
B. encyclopedia
D. magazines
3. This covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction. For research purposes, you
will probably be looking for this which synthesizes all the information on
one topic to support a particular argument or thesis.
A book
C journal
B magazine
D. encyclopedia
4. A collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest
and current events.
A magazine
C. encyclopedia
B. Journal
D. book
5. This is a collection of articles about current events usually published daily.
Since there is at least one in every city, it is a great source of local
information,
A. encyclopedia
C. journal
B. newspaper
D. book
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