1 Why is it important to learn about the information in a thesaurus?
	1. Synonyms and antonyms are used to assess the child's understanding of the meaning of the word.
	2. Children usually learn words in groups related to each other.
	3. The relationship of words to other words helps to reinforce the learning of the words and their uses.
	4. Learning a synonym with a different shade of meaning can help improve a child's vocabulary.