Which can help readers define words?(1 point)

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pronounciation
pronounciation

etymological patterns
etymological patterns

parts of speech
parts of speech

stressed syllables

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The option that can help readers define words is etymological patterns. Etymology involves the study of the origin of words and their development over time, which can provide insight into their meanings.

True or False. A dictionary is NOT helpful in identifying a word's part of speech.(1 point)
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True
True

False
False

False. A dictionary is helpful in identifying a word's part of speech.

Identify the part of speech for the word "quickly" in the following sentence.



She ran quickly to catch the bus.

(1 point)
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adjective
adjective

adverb
adverb

noun
noun

verb

The part of speech for the word "quickly" in the sentence "She ran quickly to catch the bus." is adverb.

The Latin word root "bene" means good or well. What is the likely meaning of the word "benevolent"?(1 point)
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happy
happy

unfeeling
unfeeling

stingy
stingy

well-meaning and kindhearted

The likely meaning of the word "benevolent" is well-meaning and kindhearted.

Which syllable is stressed in the word exception?

(1 point)
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first syllable
first syllable

second syllable
second syllable

third syllable
third syllable

there are no stressed syllables
there are no stressed syllables
Question 2
Use the dictionary entry to help you answer the following question.





What part of speech is the word exception?

(1 point)
Responses

adjective
adjective

adverb
adverb

noun
noun

verb
verb
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For the question regarding the word "exception":

  1. The stressed syllable in the word "exception" is the second syllable.
  2. The part of speech for the word "exception" is a noun.