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4.2: Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language Answers

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According to the passage, what distinguishes Johnson’s dictionary from others?

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It was the first dictionary to be produced by a group of scholars at a university.
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It was written almost single-handedly, with little financial or scholarly support.
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It was written by an author who was both curious and learned.
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It was the first dictionary to include definitions of simple, everyday words.
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decorative ✔ not tainted imperfect

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positive ✔ neutral negative

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positive
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✔ neutral
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negative
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crude words ancient words ✔ basic words

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crude words
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ancient words
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✔ basic words

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