DC34 RQs C-1 Dictionary f’12
1. What are pronunciation symbols? Give some examples.
2. Where do you find a list of pronunciation symbols?
3. What is etymology?
4. Define and give some examples: antonyms
5. Define and give some examples: acronyms
6. What two dictionaries should you own?
7. What are guidewords? How do they help you?
8. What are three hints for finding a word when you don’t know how to spell it?
9. Where do you find how to pronounce the word? Pg 43
10. What are eight pieces of information a dictionary entry could provide? Pg 42
11. Do dictionaries stay the same over time? Why or why not? Pg 37
12. What does the “schwa” symbol look like?
13. What is a thesaurus, and how can it help you?
14. List the parts of speech and their abbreviations.
15. How many syllables are in the following words: donate, compensate, obedient
16. A dark accent mark shows what?
17. What problem did the career sergeant have in “Responsibility”?
18. What is the only way to learn a skill?
19. Who is the author of our textbook?
20. Who is the author of the “Responsibility” story?
21. What does “glared” mean?
22. On what island does “Responsibility” take place?
23. Why should you own a hardback dictionary?
24. What is a usage label?
25. What is a field label?
26. What was the young wife’s excuse for not going out to socialize?
27. What resource can you use to find information on synonyms and antonyms?
28. Slang, informal, and nonstandard are all examples of what?
29. Why are dots used to separate words into parts? What are the parts called?
30. How can you find in the dictionary a word you can’t spell?
31. What sort of excuses do students make when dealing with school problems? Give some
examples...
32. Why do people often make excuses rather than try to solve their own problems?