Research Skills — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
To find what page dolphins are on, I should look in the glossary.
Corrected: To find what page dolphins are on, I should look in the index.
The corrected sentence is: "To find what page dolphins are on, I should look in the index.". The original sentence "To find what page dolphins are on, I should look in the glossary." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
The table of contents gives the definition of hard words in a book.
Corrected: The glossary gives the definition of hard words in a book.
The corrected sentence is: "The glossary gives the definition of hard words in a book.". The original sentence "The table of contents gives the definition of hard words in a book." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
A blog post by a second grader is the most reliable source for a science report.
Corrected: An encyclopedia article is the most reliable source for a science report.
The corrected sentence is: "An encyclopedia article is the most reliable source for a science report.". The original sentence "A blog post by a second grader is the most reliable source for a science report." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The table of contents shows the chapters and their page numbers.
A table of contents is found at the front of a book and lists chapters with their page numbers.
2. An index is found at the back of a book and lists topics in alphabetical order.
An index is an alphabetical list of topics at the back of a book, showing which pages they appear on.
3. A glossary gives the meanings of important words used in a book.
A glossary defines key vocabulary words used in a book, usually found at the back.
4. When you write facts in your own words, you are taking notes.
Taking notes means writing down important facts in your own words so you can remember them later.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A table of contents is found at the beginning of a book.
True False
A table of contents lists all the chapters and their page numbers so you can find them quickly.
2. Any website you find on the internet is always a reliable source.
True False
That describes an index. A glossary gives definitions of important words, not page numbers for topics.
3. Taking notes means writing down key facts in your own words.
True False
Writing down key facts in your own words helps you understand and remember the information.