Using A dictionary Practice Quiz

Question 1

The way of speaking a word is called its origin.

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Answer 1

False

Question 2

“Noun” is a part of speech.

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Answer 2

True

Question 3

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?

a. Pronunciation
b. part of speech
c. Origin
d. None of these

Answer 3

B. Part Of Speech

Question 4

Guide words are located at the top of a dictionary page.

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Answer 4

True

Question 5

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

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Answer 5

True

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

A synonym is a part of speech.

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Answer 7

False

Question 8

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

a. Assist
b. Abandon
c. Hold
d. None of these

Answer 8

B. Abandon

Question 9

Converse is a ___________of conversation.

A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Origin
D. Variation

Answer 9

Variation

Question 10

Guide words for the word “serpent” may be

A. Serbia and service
B. Seattle and section
C. Seltzer and Saturday
D. Solitude and second

Answer 10

A. Serbia and Service