Exercise (Thesaurus, Word Count, Spell Checks, Copy, Paste, and Drop Cap)

1. Create a new Word Processing file.
2. Write a paragraph of 150 words or more describing a family member or friend. Use the "Word Count" option under Tools to determine how many words you have written.
3. Check your spelling, and save this file, naming it "UseOfThesaurus".
4. Using the Edit menu and the "Select All" option, paste another copy of your paragraph beneath the original.
5. Find the first adjective or adverb in your second paragraph and either click the cursor in front of the word, or highlight the word. Now, go to the Tools menu, and click on "Thesaurus".
6. The Thesaurus will give you several synonyms (words with the same meaning) for the word you have highlighted. If you like one better than the word you wrote, click "Change". If you don't like any of the synonyms better than your original word, click "Cancel".
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each of the adverbs and adjectives in your second paragraph.
8. Use the Drop Cap feature for the first letter of the first paragraph.
9. Save your file, and print one copy for yourself and one for your teacher.