Lexicography

A thesaurus is primarily used to: a) Translate words b) Provide synonyms and antonyms c) Explain grammar rules d) Show word pronunciation

A monolingual dictionary explains words: a) In two languages b) Only in pictures c) In the same language d) By etymology only

What is the main purpose of a bilingual dictionary?

Which type of dictionary specializes in specific fields of knowledge? a) Encyclopedic dictionary b) Specialized dictionary c) Pronouncing dictionary d) Learner’s dictionary

Which type of dictionary would a lawyer most likely use?

A bilingual dictionary mainly provides: a) Word pronunciation b) Translation equivalents c) Word etymology d) Literary examples

Define a monolingual dictionary.

A pronouncing dictionary provides: a) Word meaning b) Word spelling c) Phonetic transcription d) Word etymology

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

Which dictionary type focuses on the frequency and usage of words? a) Learner’s dictionary b) Frequency dictionary c) Bilingual dictionary d) Encyclopedic dictionary

A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is closest in purpose to: a) Thesaurus b) Encyclopedic dictionary c) Historical dictionary d) Frequency dictionary

A collocation dictionary provides: a) Word origins b) Typical word combinations c) Word pronunciation d) Cross-references

Which type of dictionary is most useful for students learning English? a) Legal dictionary b) Learner’s dictionary c) Historical dictionary d) Thesaurus

Give one example of a specialized dictionary.

In dictionary content, the phonetic transcription shows: a) Meaning of the word b) Spelling mistakes c) Pronunciation of the word d) Word synonyms

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

In dictionary content, usage notes are included to: a) Explain spelling b) Show correct contexts of use c) Translate words d) Provide synonyms

A pictorial dictionary explains words mainly with: a) Synonyms b) Pictures and illustrations c) Antonyms d) Collocations

Which type of dictionary explains obsolete words and meanings? a) Modern learner’s dictionary b) Historical dictionary c) Pronouncing dictionary d) Collocation dictionary

What does an etymological dictionary focus on?