Enlightenment Ideas in America

Question 5 of 25 • EAP-English 12 B

Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.Which statement best describes Johnson’s treatment of the underlined word?

Answer

Johnson uses the word to criticize established publications.

Johnson uses the word to express indifference about written material.

Johnson uses the word to assert his admiration for published writing.

Johnson uses the word to suggest that his writing is worthy of high praise.

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

Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery

Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery

QuizMultiple Choice

Question 5 of 25 • EAP-English 12 B

Answer

Johnson uses the word to criticize established publications.

Johnson uses the word to express indifference about written material.

Johnson uses the word to assert his admiration for published writing.

Johnson uses the word to suggest that his writing is worthy of high praise.

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

Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery

Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery