What is the primary function of a dictionary?
Using a Dictionary

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To list all words in a language
To provide synonyms for words
To translate words into different languages
To give information about words
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are guide words used for in a dictionary?
To list synonyms of a word
To find the pronunciation of a word
To provide the definition of a word
To locate a word quickly
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, between which guide words would you find 'recycle'?
Between record and refer
Between reform and regular
Between react and recall
Between rebuild and reduce
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What information is typically found next to the entry word in a dictionary?
The word's synonyms
The word's pronunciation
The word's antonyms
The word's origin
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are syllables usually separated in dictionary pronunciations?
By spaces
By slashes
By commas
By hyphens
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'stringent' as used in the example sentence?
Strict
Casual
Lenient
Flexible
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word in a sentence?
Ignore it
Guess its meaning
Look it up in a dictionary
Ask someone else
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