ReadingQuestion 16 of 120
Which text feature would BEST help a reader quickly find the definition of a bolded vocabulary word in a textbook?
a.Table of contents
b.Title page
c.Appendix
d.Glossary
Explanation
A glossary is an alphabetical list of key terms and their definitions, ideal for finding the meaning of a vocabulary word. The table of contents lists chapters, and the appendix holds supplementary material.
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