The chapter objectives that follow will help you figure out whether you have really mastered the material presented in this chapter.

After reading this chapter and completing its exercises, you should be able to:

1. Explain to another student two or more kinds of dictionaries that could be used in specific writing situations

2. Choose a dictionary suited to your unique writing needs

3. Develop strategies for using dictionaries or other tools for vocabulary development

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