"Scrib, Script" Word Study Practice

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What is a subscription?

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A subscription is an arrangement to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance.

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What is a prescription?

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A prescription is a written order from a doctor for a specific medicine that a patient must take to a pharmacy.

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What is a manuscript?

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A manuscript is a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer's original text before it is published.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, explaining its characteristics or features.

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What is a postscript?

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A postscript is an additional remark at the end of a letter, often abbreviated as 'P.S.', used to add a thought after the main message.

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What does the word 'scribe' refer to?

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A scribe is a person who writes down or copies documents, often by hand.

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What is the meaning of 'script'?

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A script is a written text of a play, movie, or broadcast, or it can refer to handwriting.

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What is the difference between a manuscript and a transcript?

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A manuscript is the original written work, while a transcript is a written or printed version of something that has been spoken.

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What does it mean to transcribe?

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To transcribe means to make a written copy of spoken words or to convert audio into text.

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What is the purpose of an inscription?

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An inscription is a written message, often carved into a surface, used to commemorate or honor someone or something.