Chapter 1 Dictionary

Question 1

name 6 types of printed versions of Dictionary

Answer 1

Abridged
Pocket
College
Encyclopedic
Unabridged
Combination

Question 2

Unabridged

Answer 2

has at least 250,000 entries
extensive information for each entry
used mainly for professional or strong interest in languages

Question 3

Abridged

Answer 3

available in paperback, hardcover and electronic formats
fewer entries - updated frequently
“pocket dictionary”

Question 4

College

Answer 4

Abridged
Hardcover-at least 100,000 entries
ample front and back matter

Question 5

Pocket

Answer 5

Abridged-
Paperback- have fewer entries
less front and back matter

Question 6

sections of a dictionary

Answer 6

Front matter-everything before the first A word
Entries-All words from A to Z
Back matter- everything after the last Z word

Question 7

Parts of a dictionary entry

Answer 7

Etymology - History of a word
Usage label - Context in which the word is used
Run-ins - Words derived from entry word
Guide words - Show alphabetical range of page

Question 8

Types of codes use by dictionaries

Answer 8

Syllables - in.ter.pret
Pronunciation - in-‘ter-pret
Definitions - to explain or constru meaning
Parts of speech - n. adj. conj. vt. vi.
Etymology - Middle English, French, & Latin

Question 9

Thesaurus: Lists

Answer 9

Synonyms
Antonyms
other related words