Question

How does a dictionary help readers better understand unfamiliar words?(2 points)
Responses

it helps you better understand a word's meaning and pronunciation

it tells you which part(s) of speech the word belongs to

it tells you synonyms for the word

All of the above

Answer 1

Which phrase defines etymology?(2 points)
Responses

the part of speech of a word
the part of speech of a word

the spelling of a word
the spelling of a word

the pronunciation of a word
the pronunciation of a word

the history of a word
the history of a word

Answer 2

All of the above

- It helps you better understand a word's meaning and pronunciation by providing definitions and phonetic spellings or pronunciation guides.
- It tells you which part(s) of speech the word belongs to, which is crucial for understanding how the word functions within a sentence.
- It often tells you synonyms for the word, offering alternative words that have similar meanings, which can expand vocabulary and comprehension.

Answer 3

the history of a word