Which of the following is the main purpose of a dictionary?(1 point)
Responses
to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
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
The main purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions and pronunciation of words.
Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses
a curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter
a line above a letter
a line 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 is the symbol in a dictionary that shows a stressed syllable.
What is a word's pronunciation?(1 point)
Responses
the origin of a word
the origin of a word
the correct way to spell a word
the correct way to spell a word
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to say a word
A word's pronunciation refers to the correct way to say a word.
Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
Responses
in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
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
after the pronunciation
The part of speech is located in parentheses after the entry word in a dictionary entry.
Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses
the first letter of a word
the first letter of a word
the root word
the root word
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word pronounced with force
A stressed syllable is the part of a word pronounced with force.
What happens when jagged edges of rock plates grind past each other? (1 point)
Responses
subduction
subduction
an earthquake
an earthquake
volcanic formation
volcanic formation
a mountain chain