Question 1

Question

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

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

to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words

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

to provide information about technical words related to a text
to provide information about technical words related to a text
Question 2
A)Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses

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

a curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter

a line above a letter
a line above a letter

an accent mark
an accent mark

Answer 1

Question 1: The main purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions and pronunciation of words.

Question 2: The symbol in the dictionary that shows a stressed syllable is typically represented by an accent mark.

Answer 2

Question 4
A)Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
Responses

before the entry word
before the entry word

after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation

in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word

in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
Question 5
A)Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses

the root word
the root word

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

the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent

the part of a word pronounced with force

Answer 3

Question 4: The part of speech is located in a dictionary entry in parentheses after the entry word.

Question 5: A stressed syllable is described as the part of a word pronounced with force.