Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language

Question 1 of 7 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S1-VRobinson-VOL7006P

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.

It was written almost single-handedly, with little financial or scholarly support.

It was written by an author who was both curious and learned.

It was the first dictionary to include definitions of simple, everyday words.

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Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language

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