Which of the following is the main purpose of a dictionary?(1 point)
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to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
to provide information about technical words related to a text
to provide information about technical words related to a text
to provide a list of words in alphabetical order
to provide a list of words in alphabetical order
to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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a line above a letter
a line above a letter
an accent mark
an accent mark
a dot in the middle of a word
a dot in the middle of a word
a curved symbol above a letter
an accent mark
What is a word's pronunciation?(1 point)
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the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to spell a word
the correct way to spell 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
Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
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in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
before the entry word
before the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
after the pronunciation
in parentheses after the entry word
Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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the first letter of a word
the first letter of a word
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent
the root word
the root word
the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word pronounced with force
Which phrase defines etymology? (1 point)
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the history of a word
the history of a word
the spelling of a word
the spelling of a word
the pronunciation of a word
the pronunciation of a word
the part of speech of a word