The main purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions and pronunciation of words.
Which of the following is the main purpose of a dictionary?(1 point)
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to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
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
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Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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an accent mark
an accent mark
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
a curved symbol above a letter
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an accent mark
an accent mark
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
a curved symbol above a letter
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 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 correct way to spell a word
the origin of a word
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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 correct way to spell 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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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
in parentheses after the entry word
after the pronunciation
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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
in parentheses after the entry word
after the pronunciation
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 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 root word
the root word
the part of a word pronounced with force
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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 root word
the root word
the part of a word pronounced with force
A stressed syllable is the part of a word pronounced with force.
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