Research Skills — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The table of contents told me that Chapter 3 starts on page 25.
The table of contents lists all chapters and their starting page numbers.
2. I found the word "erosion" in the glossary and learned it means wearing away of land.
A glossary defines important words used in a book, helping readers understand unfamiliar terms.
3. A website that ends in .edu is usually more reliable than a personal blog.
Websites ending in .edu belong to educational institutions and are generally more trustworthy than personal blogs.
4. When taking notes, write only the important facts, not every single word.
Good notes focus on key facts and main ideas rather than copying every word from a source.
5. The first sentence of a report paragraph is called the topic sentence.
The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph and tells the reader what it will be about.
6. An index is an alphabetical list of topics at the back of a book.
An index lists topics, names, and key words in alphabetical order with their page numbers.
7. To check if a source is trustworthy, ask who wrote the information.
Knowing who wrote the information helps you decide if the author is knowledgeable and reliable.
8. After taking notes, the next step is to organize your notes into a paragraph.
Organizing your notes helps you put related facts together before writing a clear paragraph.
9. A report should end with a closing sentence that wraps up your main idea.
A closing sentence summarizes the main point and gives the reader a sense of completion.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Table of contents
→ Lists chapters and page numbers in order
Defines important words in a book
Glossary
→ Defines important words in a book
Lists chapters and page numbers in order
Index
→ Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers
Has articles about many different topics
Encyclopedia
→ Has articles about many different topics
Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: Table of contents → Lists chapters and page numbers in order; Glossary → Defines important words in a book; Index → Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers; Encyclopedia → Has articles about many different topics.