Question
Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses
a line above a letter
a line above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter
a dot in the middle of a word
a dot in the middle of a word
an accent mark
An accent mark.
The symbol in the dictionary that shows a stressed syllable is an accent mark. To find this information, you can refer to the pronunciation guide or key provided in the dictionary. The accent mark is typically placed above the stressed syllable to indicate that it should be emphasized or pronounced with more emphasis than the other syllables in a word.
an accent mark
What is a word's pronunciation?(1 point)
Responses
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the origin of a word
the origin of a word
the correct way to say a word
the correct way to say a word
the correct way to spell a word
The correct way to say a word.
Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
Responses
before the entry word
before the entry word
after the pronunciation
after the pronunciation
in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
The part of speech is typically located in parentheses after the entry word in a dictionary entry.
Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses
the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent
the root word
the root word
the first letter of a word
the first letter of a word