grammar handbook exam Flashcards
what kind of dictionary deals with a certain aspect of a language
a specialized dictionary
word to be defined
entry word
if you have the word or between two words:
both words are equally acceptable
if you have the word also between to words:
the first word is preferred
v.i after a word means:
intransitive
if you see pl.n after a word means:
plural noun
order of the principal parts of a verb:
present, past, past participle, present participle
cross references are printed in two ways:
bold, or small capitals
word that is the entry word with a suffix
run-on
highest level of usage
standard formal
level of everyday usage
standard informal (colloquial)
lowest level of usage
nonstandard (substandard)
where do you look to know what level of usage a word is
in a dictionary
misspellings, grammatical errors, mispronounciations
illiteracies
words that are only used in certain geographical regions
dialectical form
