Which of the following is the main purpose of a dictionary?(1 point)
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to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
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
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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 line above a letter
a line above a letter
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
an accent mark
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a line above a letter
a line above a letter
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
an accent mark
The symbol in the dictionary that shows a stressed syllable is an accent mark.
A)What is a word's pronunciation?(1 point)
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the origin of a word
the origin of a word
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to say a word
the correct way to say a word
the correct way to spell a word
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the origin of a word
the origin of a word
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to say a word
the correct way to say a word
the correct way to spell a word
The pronunciation of a word refers to the correct way to say a word.
A)Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
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after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation
before the entry word
before the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
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after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation
before the entry word
before the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
The part of speech is located in parentheses after the entry word in a dictionary entry.
A)Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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the root word
the root word
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 part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent
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the root word
the root word
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 part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent
A stressed syllable is the part of a word that is pronounced with force.