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What is the primary purpose of an index in a book?

To provide a summary of the book's contentTo help readers locate specific information quicklyTo list all the authors of the bookTo include illustrations from the book

Where would you typically find an index in a book?

At the beginningAt the endIn the introductionIn the table of contents

If you need information about 'photosynthesis,' how would you use the index?

Look for 'photosynthesis' in the table of contentsSearch for the term 'photosynthesis' in the index to find its page numberRead through the entire book until you find itCheck the glossary for a definition

Assessment

What is the primary purpose of an index in a book?

Where would you typically find an index in a book?

If you need information about 'photosynthesis,' how would you use the index?