Where is a glossary found and what does it do?

• A. Found in the back of the book and tells what important words mean. It is arranged in alphabetical order.
• B. Found at the front of the book and lists all chapters.
• C. A diagram used to label and explain how something works.
• D. Gives information regarding what the passage will be about.

Answer: (A)

A glossary is a quick-reference list of the important terms used in a text, with their definitions. It’s usually found at the back of the book and the terms are arranged in alphabetical order so you can look up unfamiliar words easily. This helps you understand the material better by giving concise meanings for key vocabulary without having to search through the whole book. The glossary is different from a table of contents, which lists chapters at the front; it isn’t a diagram, which explains how something works, or a summary that previews what the passage will discuss.