Quiz on Lexicography and Lexicological Studies

What is lexicography primarily concerned with?

• Teaching vocabulary

• Analyzing phonetics

• Compiling dictionaries

• Studying grammar

Who published 'A Dictionary of the English Language' in 1755?

• Galfrid

• Samuel Johnson

• Roget

• Noah Webster

What is the most authoritative English dictionary mentioned in the text?

• Webster's Dictionary

• Oxford English Dictionary

• Cambridge Dictionary

• Merriam-Webster

In which century was the 'Epinale Glossary' created?

• 9th century

• 8th century

• 7th century

• 6th century

How many volumes does the Oxford English Dictionary comprise?

• 15

• 10

• 12

• 13

What is the primary focus of encyclopaedic dictionaries?

• Pronunciation

• Extralinguistic information

• Word meanings

• Etymology

Which of the following is NOT a problem of dictionary compiling?

• Selection of items

• Illustrative examples

• Setting of entries

• Writing essays

What type of dictionary includes both definitions and translations?

• Specialised

• Encyclopaedic

• Bilingual

• Monolingual

What is the term for dictionaries that focus on specific fields of knowledge?

• Bilingual dictionaries

• Explanatory dictionaries

• Restricted dictionaries

• General dictionaries

Which dictionary is known for its historical principles?

• Webster's Dictionary

• Roget's Thesaurus

• A New English Dictionary

• Concise Oxford Dictionary