Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language
Question 1 of 7 • MCS English IV Semester 1 BL
According to the passage, what distinguishes Johnson’s dictionary from others?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.
Answer
A
It was the first dictionary to be produced by a group of scholars at a university.
B
It was written almost single-handedly, with little financial or scholarly support.
C
It was written by an author who was both curious and learned.
D
It was the first dictionary to include definitions of simple, everyday words.