online topic test 2

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. Hand write

antonym

An antonym for the word "help" which may be found in a dictionary is a. Assist c. Hold b. Abandon d. None of these

b

Taylor needs to find how the word "subsidy" should be used in a sentence. Which part of the dictionary entry will give him that information? a. Pronunciation c. Origin b. Part of speech d. None of these

b

The guidewords for the word "feign" are a. Fairy and farce c. Felt and free b. February and feline d. Freight and friction

b

What is the name for the last word on a dictionary page? a. Final word c. First guideword b. Second guideword d. None of these

b

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. 1600-1680 - England

origin

A dictionary is a type of reference book.

true

Dictionary entries may contain images.

true

Converse is a ___________of conversation. a. Synonym c. Origin b. Antonym d. Variation

D

Other than the definition of a word, what information about a word does a dictionary entry provide?

In addition to definitions, dictionaries provide information regarding a word's origin, pronunciation, part of speech, origin, and synonyms and antonyms.

The lineage of a word is called its _____. a. synonym c. antonym b. etymology d. anthropology

b

What word can be made from the root "aud" which has the meaning "to hear"? a. Audacity c. Audience b. Arbitrary d. Alter

c

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. Verb, Noun

part of speech

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. (tahyp)

pronunciation

Guidewords are located at the top of a dictionary page.

true

Noun" is a part of speech.

true

The "pronunciation" of a word means how to say a word.

true

The first time a word was used can be traced through etymology.

true

The origin of a word is when the word was first known to be used.

true

The use of a dictionary can help you improve the quality of your writing.

true

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. Typing

variation?

Guidewords for the word "serpent" may be a. Serbia and service c. Seltzer and Saturday b. Seattle and section d. Solitude and second

a

A synonym is a part of speech.

false

Dictionaries provide only a word's definition.

false

The way of speaking a word is called its origin.

false