Check Your Reference

1. According to the text, what is the function of prefixes and suffixes in relation to a root word?

• A) They indicate the pronunciation.
• B) They are used to create new words.
• C) They show the antonym of the word.
• D) They help in arranging words alphabetically.

2. Based on the principles of alphabetical order explained in the text, which of these words would appear first in a dictionary?

• A) doctor
• B) deep
• C) dark
• D) They would all be on the same page.

3. What is an antonym?

• A) A word that means the opposite of another word.
• B) A word that has a similar meaning to another word.
• C) A word that is derived from another word.
• D) A word that is no longer in use.

4. What is a dictionary defined as in the text?

• A) A book of stories and poems.
• B) A collection of words of a language with necessary information about them.
• C) A guide on how to pronounce words correctly.
• D) A list of chapters in a book.

5. What is the primary purpose of example sentences in a dictionary?

• A) To list all possible synonyms.
• B) To show the word's origin.
• C) To make the dictionary entry longer.
• D) To show how words are used and make the meaning clear.

6. The text states that a word like 'dry' can have multiple meanings. What does this imply about language?

• A) That words are often used incorrectly.
• B) That the meaning of a word depends on its context.
• C) That older words have more meanings than newer words.
• D) That dictionaries are often incomplete.

7. What is a synonym?

• A) A word that means the opposite of another word.
• B) A word that means the same or almost the same as another word.
• C) A word that has multiple meanings.
• D) A word that is spelled differently but sounds the same.