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Which reference source will give the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word?(1 point) Responses dictionary dictionary glossary glossary encyclopedia encyclopedia thesaurus

I apologize if there was any confusion. Let me clarify the correct answers for you:

1. The reference source that gives the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word is a dictionary.
2. The reference source that is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word is a thesaurus.
3. The reference work that gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words is a glossary.
4. The reference work that is most likely to provide the etymology of a word is a dictionary.

The correct response is dictionary. A dictionary provides the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of words.

Which reference source is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word?(1 point) Responses encyclopedia encyclopedia glossary glossary dictionary dictionary thesaurus

The correct response is thesaurus. A thesaurus is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word.

Which reference work gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words?(1 point) Responses thesaurus thesaurus dictionary dictionary encyclopedia encyclopedia glossary

The correct response is glossary. A glossary provides text-specific definitions for a small number of words.

Use the sentence to answer the question. Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was ______________. Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the part of speech for each word. (1 point) Responses defiant defiant defy defy defiantly defiantly defiance

Based on the sentence, the word that best completes it is "defiant." "Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was defiant." The word "defiant" is an adjective that describes someone who is resistant or disobedient.

Which reference work is most likely to provide the etymology of a word?(1 point) Responses encyclopedia encyclopedia thesaurus thesaurus glossary glossary dictionary

The correct response is dictionary. A dictionary is most likely to provide the etymology of a word, which refers to its origin and historical development.