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 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
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
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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 curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter
a line above a letter
a line above a letter
a dot in the middle of a word
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an accent mark
an accent mark
a curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter
a line above a letter
a line above a letter
a dot in the middle of a word
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 origin of a word
the origin of a word
the correct way to spell a word
the correct way to spell a word
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to say a word
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the origin of a word
the origin of a word
the correct way to spell a word
the correct way to spell a word
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to say 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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after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation
in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
before the entry word
before the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
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after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation
in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
before the entry word
before the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
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 part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word pronounced with force
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
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the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word pronounced with force
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
A stressed syllable is described as the part of a word pronounced with force.
The answers are:
1. to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
2. an accent mark
3. the correct way to say a word
4. after the pronunciation
5. the part of a word pronounced with force
1. to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
2. an accent mark
3. the correct way to say a word
4. after the pronunciation
5. the part of a word pronounced with force
Your answers are correct:
- to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
- an accent mark
- the correct way to say a word
- after the pronunciation
- the part of a word pronounced with force
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