Using a Dictionary and Glossary

What is the difference between a dictionary and a glossary?

• A dictionary is a book that gives definitions of any word in the English language, while a glossary is a part of a book that gives definitions of words just in that book.

• A dictionary is a part of a book that gives definitions of words just in that book, while a glossary is a book that gives definitions of any word in the English language.

• A dictionary is a book that gives definitions of any word in the English language, while a glossary is a book that gives definitions of any word in any language.

• A dictionary is a part of a book that gives definitions of words just in that book, while a glossary is a part of a book that gives definitions of words just in that book.

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Where can we find guide words in a dictionary?

• At the top of the page

• At the bottom of the page

• In the middle of the page

• On the side of the page

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What do guide words in a dictionary indicate?

• The first and last words on the page

• The most common words on the page

• The longest and shortest words on the page

• The most important words on the page

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What is the purpose of a pronunciation guide in a dictionary?

• To show how to say a word

• To show the origin of a word

• To show the synonyms of a word

• To show the antonyms of a word

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When should we use a glossary instead of a dictionary?

• When we want to find the meaning of a word in a specific book

• When we want to find the meaning of any word in the English language

• When we want to find the meaning of a word in any language

• When we want to find the meaning of a word in a specific language

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