Using a Dictionary

Question 1

The first time a word was used can be traced through etymology.

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T

Question 2

Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page.

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T

Question 3

An antonym for the word “help” which may be found in a dictionary is

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Abandon

Question 4

Taylor needs to find how the word “subsidy” should be used in a sentence. Which part of the dictionary entry will give him that information?

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Part of speech

Question 5

A synonym is a part of speech.

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F

Question 6

The way of speaking a word is called its origin.

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F

Question 7

Other than the definition of a word, what information about a word does a dictionary entry provide?

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In addition to definitions, dictionaries provide information regarding a word’s origin, pronunciation, part of speech, origin, and synonyms and antonyms.

Question 8

“Noun” is a part of speech.

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T

Question 9

Guidewords for the word “serpent” may be

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Serbia and service

Question 10

Converse is a ___________of conversation.

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Variation

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