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What is the weight-age of the final exam in this course?

  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 50%

What is a dictionary valuable for?

  • Solving math problems
  • Making coffee
  • Providing useful information (correct)
  • Providing entertainment

Which part of speech of a word can be learned from a dictionary?

  • Verb (correct)
  • Conjunction
  • Pronoun
  • Tense

What does a dictionary help clarify for students?

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Which of the following can be found in a dictionary according to the text?

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Consulting a dictionary can assist in understanding the ____________ of a word.

<p>Meaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of words do dictionaries indicate, such as whether a word is commonly used as a noun, pronoun, verb (transitive, intransitive), adjective, adverb, conjunction, article, or preposition?

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When using a dictionary to find the meaning of a word, why is it important not to read just the first meaning listed for the word?

<p>Many words have multiple meanings or shades of meaning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information do some dictionaries provide about the origin and development of a word before it became an English word?

<p>Etymology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which section of a dictionary can you look up the pronunciation key/table to learn how to correctly pronounce English words?

<p>Spelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crucial information about a word can be found in a dictionary, providing various meanings or shades of meaning for each word?

<p>Meaning/Explanation/Definition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it suggested to look up words above and below the word you are searching for in a dictionary when trying to understand its meaning?

<p>To extend recognition of the word in other forms &amp; contexts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Final Exam Weight

The final exam accounts for 40% of the course grade.

Dictionary Use

A dictionary provides accurate and useful information.

Word Part of Speech

A dictionary shows how a word is used (e.g., noun, verb, adjective).

Dictionary & Spelling

Dictionaries help clarify confusing spellings.

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Dictionary Synonyms/Antonyms

Dictionaries often include synonyms and antonyms for words.

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Dictionary & Word Meaning

Dictionaries explain the meaning of words.

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Word Parts of Speech

Dictionaries identify word types (e.g., verb, noun).

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Multiple Word Meanings

Many words have several meanings.

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Word Origin (Etymology)

Some dictionaries show the origin and history of words.

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Pronunciation Key

Dictionaries provide a pronunciation guide for words.

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Dictionary Definitions

Dictionaries give different meaning/definitions for a word.

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Synonyms/Contexts

Look words above and below to understand word use in different contexts/with synonyms.

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