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1. Which of the following is a general-purpose dictionary? a) Oxford English Dictionary b) Dorland’s Medical Dictionary c) Black’s Law Dictionary d) Cambridge Business English Dictionary
Answer :A
A bilingual dictionary mainly provides: a) Word pronunciation b) Translation equivalents c) Word etymology d) Literary examples
Answer: B
Which type of dictionary gives information about the origins and history of words? a) Synonym dictionary b) Etymological dictionary c) Pronunciation dictionary d) Frequency dictionary
Answer: B
A thesaurus is primarily used to: a) Translate words b) Provide synonyms and antonyms c) Explain grammar rules d) Show word pronunciation
Answer: B
A monolingual dictionary explains words: a) In two languages b) Only in pictures c) In the same language d) By etymology only
Answer: C
Which type of dictionary specializes in specific fields of knowledge? a) Encyclopedic dictionary b) Specialized dictionary c) Pronouncing dictionary d) Learner’s dictionary
Answer :B
A pronouncing dictionary provides: a) Word meaning b) Word spelling c) Phonetic transcription d) Word etymology
Answer:C
Which dictionary type focuses on the frequency and usage of words? a) Learner’s dictionary b) Frequency dictionary c) Bilingual dictionary d) Encyclopedic dictionary
Answer:B
A pictorial dictionary explains words mainly with: a) Synonyms b) Pictures and illustrations c) Antonyms d) Collocations
Answer:B
Which type of dictionary is most useful for students learning English? a) Legal dictionary b) Learner’s dictionary c) Historical dictionary d) Thesaurus
Answer:B
In dictionary content, the phonetic transcription shows: a) Meaning of the word b) Spelling mistakes c) Pronunciation of the word d) Word synonyms
Answer:C
A collocation dictionary provides: a) Word origins b) Typical word combinations c) Word pronunciation d) Cross-references
Answer:B
A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is closest in purpose to: a) Thesaurus b) Encyclopedic dictionary c) Historical dictionary d) Frequency dictionary
Answer:A
In dictionary content, usage notes are included to: a) Explain spelling b) Show correct contexts of use c) Translate words d) Provide synonyms
Answer:B
Which type of dictionary explains obsolete words and meanings? a) Modern learner’s dictionary b) Historical dictionary c) Pronouncing dictionary d) Collocation dictionary
Answer:B
Define a monolingual dictionary.
A dictionary that explains words in the same language.
