Question

What does the conjugation of a word in a dictionary entry tell you about the word?

A) what the various word endings are
B) how it can be divided it into syllables
C) the different synonyms of the word
D) how to pronounce the word

Answer 1

I know this an English question but the English group is so dead..

Answer 2

I'd say A. Conjugations: we are, you are, I am, it is, etc.

Answer 3

Okay, how about this one?

Dictionaries include word histories. What is that part of a word entry called?

A) phonetics
B) linguistics
C) conjugation
D) etymology

Answer 4

B?

Answer 5

D

Answer 6

etymology is the history of the word

Answer 7

I have two more question you don't mind?

Answer 8

Not at all. Ask away! :)

Answer 9

Words are made up of strings of small individual units of spoken language called syllables.
How are these syllables indicated in a dictionary entry?

A) with dots between syllables in the main entry
B) in different colors for each syllable
C) In italics within the meaning of the word
D) within brackets at the end of the entry

Answer 10

@satellite73

Answer 11

Sorry. Got distracted.

Answer 12

A

Answer 13

dots determine the breaking up for the word

Answer 14

If all you know about the spelling of a word are the first two or three letters, how can you find the word in a dictionary?

A) ask someone for the full spelling of the word
B) check the guide words at the top of the page
C) read through all the words that start with those letters
D) sound it out and try to guess the spelling