.Which of the following is the main purpose of a dictionary?(1 point)

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to provide information about technical words related to a text
to provide information about technical words related to a text

to provide a list of words in alphabetical order
to provide a list of words in alphabetical order

to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
to provide definitions and pronunciation of words

to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words

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The main purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions and pronunciation of words.

Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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a curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter

a dot in the middle of a word
a dot in the middle of a word

a line above a letter
a line above a letter

an accent mark

The symbol in the dictionary that shows a stressed syllable is an accent mark.

What is a word's pronunciation?(1 point)
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the correct way to say a word
the correct way to say a word

the correct way to spell a word
the correct way to spell a word

the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word

the origin of a word

A word's pronunciation is the correct way to say a word.

Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
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in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word

after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation

before the entry word
before the entry word

in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word

The part of speech is located in a dictionary entry in parentheses after the entry word.

Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent

the first letter of a word
the first letter of a word

the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word pronounced with force

the root word
the root word

A stressed syllable is described as the part of a word pronounced with force.