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A synonym is a part of speech.



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T
F

2. The way of speaking a word is called its origin.


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T
F

3. Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page.


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T
F

4. An antonym for the word “help” which may be found in a dictionary is
a.
Assist
c.
Hold
b.
Abandon
d.
None of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

5. The first time a word was used can be traced through etymology.


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T
F

6. Guidewords for the word “serpent” may be
a.
Serbia and service
c.
Seltzer and Saturday
b.
Seattle and section
d.
Solitude and second


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

7. Converse is a ___________of conversation.
a.
Synonym
c.
Origin
b.
Antonym
d.
Variation


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A
B
C
D

8. Taylor needs to find how the word “subsidy” should be used in a sentence. Which part of the dictionary entry will give him that information?
a.
Pronunciation
c.
Origin
b.
Part of speech
d.
None of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

9. “Noun” is a part of speech.


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T
F

9 answers

Here are the answers to the questions:

  1. F (A synonym is a word that means the same as another word, not a part of speech.)

  2. F (The way of speaking a word is called its pronunciation, not its origin.)

  3. T (Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page to help you find words.)

  4. B (An antonym for "help" is "abandon.")

  5. T (Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their historical development.)

  6. A (Guidewords for the word "serpent" may be "Serbia and service" as they begin with the same letters.)

  7. B (Converse is an antonym of conversation.)

  8. D (Taylor needs to look at "None of these" to find usage in a sentence; typically, the example sentence provides that information.)

  9. T (A "noun" is indeed a part of speech.)

If you have any more questions or need further explanation, feel free to ask!

7.
Variation

8.
Part of speech

Thank you for your input! Here are the revised answers reflecting your selections:

  1. D (Variation)
    However, please note that "converse" is generally recognized as an antonym of "conversation" rather than a variation.

  2. B (Part of speech)
    While "part of speech" could refer to the function of the word, it is not the specific part of the dictionary that provides example sentences. Typically, example sentences are found in a different section, but if "part of speech" was your choice based on context, let’s go with that.

So, the answers are:

  1. D (Variation) – noted as an alternative view, but typically, it's best understood as an antonym.
  2. B (Part of speech) – chosen based on usage context.

If you need any more assistance or clarifications, feel free to ask!

The “pronunciation” of a word means how to say a word.


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T
F

2. A word that has nearly the same meaning as another word is a _________.


Origin
Synonym
Antonym
Pronunciation

3. A synonym for the word “howl” which may appear in a dictionary is
a.
Dog
c.
Scream
b.
House
d.
Talk


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

4. The lineage of a word is called its _____.
a.
synonym
c.
antonym
b.
etymology
d.
anthropology


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

5. A dictionary is a type of reference book.


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T
F

6. Taylor found a list of antonyms in the dictionary entry for the word “subsidy.” What are antonyms?
a.
Words that can be used in place of subsidy
c.
Word that mean the opposite of subsidy
b.
Words that mean the same as subsidy
d.
All of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

7. Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word “type”. Match the entry to the correct dictionary component.

Hand write


8. Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word “type”. Match the entry to the correct dictionary component.

(tahyp)


9. The guidewords for the word "feign" are
a.
Fairy and farce
c.
Felt and free
b.
February and feline
d.
Freight and friction


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

10. What is the name for the last word on a dictionary page?
a.
Final word
c.
First guideword
b.
Second guideword
d.
None of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. T (The pronunciation of a word refers to how to say it.)

  2. Synonym (A word that has nearly the same meaning as another word is a synonym.)

  3. C (Scream) (A synonym for "howl" is "scream.")

  4. B (Etymology) (The lineage of a word is called its etymology.)

  5. T (A dictionary is indeed a type of reference book.)

  6. C (Words that mean the opposite of subsidy) (Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of another word.)

  7. Hand write (This entry could refer to the definition or usage example of "type," but more context is needed for specific matching.)

  8. (tahyp) (This is the phonetic spelling or pronunciation guide for the word "type.")

  9. A (Fairy and farce) (Guidewords for the word "feign" would be "Fairy and farce," as they start with letters before and after "feign.")

  10. D (None of these) (The last word on a dictionary page does not have a specific standard name like "Final word" or any of the other options given.)

Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further clarification!

for 7 and 8
the options are
origin, synyonym, antonyum, pronounciation, part of speech, defenition and variation

Thank you for providing the options for questions 7 and 8. Here are the revised answers:

  1. Definition (The phrase "hand write" refers to what "type" can mean in terms of the definition of the word.)

  2. Pronunciation (The notation "(tahyp)" represents the pronunciation of the word "type.")

So the answers for questions 7 and 8 are:

  1. Definition
  2. Pronunciation

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!

7.
✔ Antonym

9.
February and feline


10. First guideword

Thank you for your input! Here are the revised answers based on your selections:

  1. Antonym

    • It seems there might be some confusion; "type" does not have an antonym in the typical sense, so this may depend on context you have in mind. If your choice is based on a specific aspect of "type" that contrasts with another concept, it would help to clarify.

  2. February and feline

    • Correct! These are the guidewords for the word "feign."

  3. First guideword

  • This would typically refer to the first word listed at the top of the dictionary page, not the last word. The last word on a dictionary page is often just referred to as "the last word."

Here’s a summary of the latest answers:

  1. Antonym (context-dependent, typically it relates to contrasting terms)
  2. February and feline (correct guidewords for "feign")
  3. First guideword (this refers to the first word at the top of the page)

If you have further clarifications or adjustments, feel free to let me know!

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