Using a Dictionary

Question 1

The origin of a word is when the word was first known to be used.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 2

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word “type”. Match the entry to the correct dictionary component.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Antonym

Question 3

Dictionaries provide only a word’s definition.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 4

The guidewords for the word "feign" are

Revolt · Accepted Answer

February and feline

Question 5

A word that has nearly the same meaning as another word is a _________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Synonym

Question 6

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word “type”. Match the entry to the correct dictionary component.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Variation

Question 7

The lineage of a word is called its _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

etymology

Question 8

The use of a dictionary can help you improve the quality of your writing.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 9

The “pronunciation” of a word means how to say a word.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

Taylor found a list of antonyms in the dictionary entry for the word “subsidy.” What are antonyms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Word that mean the opposite of subsidy

Using a Dictionary Answers