How was Samuel Johnson's dictionary different from previous dictionaries of the English language?

Answer:

Samuel Johnson's dictionary used literary excerpts to show the usage of the word.

Explanation:

In the English language, Samuel Johnson's dictionary used literary excerpts to show the usage of the word. Samuel Johnson's dictionary had around 427773 words. No previous dictionaries of the English language had this many words.

According to Johnson, it is not possible to fix a language as its nature keeps on changing.

A split infinitive is:
A. a part of speech that compares two objects that share a specified
quality
B. a grammatical construction that occurs when an adverb is placed
between to and the verb stem
c. two or more words that function together as an adverb.
D. a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another
adverb

What units are used to describe frequency, or vibrations per second?
meters
decibels
pitch
hertz

HELPP WILL MARK BRAINLIEST Which of the following would be a good clincher sentence for a description paragraph that begins with the topic sentence below?

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Select the correct answer.
Does the sentence have a misplaced modifler?
lowa is one of the greatest corn-producing states in the United States.
O A.
Yes
OB. No
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I thought I had something to do with those vegetables.

This sentence provides an example of which figure of speech?

A. exaggeration
B. idiom
C. paradox
D. understatement

Read the lines from "The Courage That My Mother Had."

That courage like a rock, which she
Has no more need of, and I have.

Which sentence best explains how the simile reflects on the speaker's mother?


A) It shows she lacked courage.


B) It shows that she is strong.


C) It shows that she is weak.


D) It shows she was cold and heartless.

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What is letterboxing?
A. A hobby in which people use GPS to collect rubber stamp imprints
B. A race people take part in by following the GPS in their cars
C. A method of sending letters using GPS coordinates
D. A digital boxing game that users can play on the Internet

Which supporting detail would best develop this topic sentence from an
expository essay?
One benefit of learning another language is that knowing it can come
in handy when traveling to another country.
O A. People speak English as their primary language in only about a
quarter of the world's countries.
B. There are several benefits to learning a foreign language: It is
useful when traveling, it connects you to other cultures around the
world, and it develops your brain.
c. When visiting another country, it is important to be well prepared
for your trip

Which of the following represents the fraction 5/3 as a multiple of a unit fraction A. 5/3=3*1/5 B.5/3=3*2/3 C. 5/3=5*1/3 D. 5/3=1*5/3

Write a short paragraph on an analysis of the novel "Cry, the Beloved Country."
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Where does Tommy get his ideas about alien invaders? a.from the adults in the neighborhood b.from his mother c.from the other kids in the neighborhood d.from comic books​

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What are some transitions you can use, when writing your essay?(give me examples for the body and conclusion paragraphs)

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Question 4 of 10
What is least likely to be considered a part of the context that a speaker must
consider before giving a speech about climate change?
A. The knowledge level of the audience
B. The quality of the speaker's ideas
C. The amount of research the speaker has done
D. The specific concerns of the audience

My husband is more similar to my kids than I or than me ?

Which characteristic does NOT describe broadcast journalism?
Short
Electronic
Credible
Printed

6. Which sentence is written in the most precise language?
O Marco tossed out the empty soda can.
Marco recycled the empty soda can.
O Marco carried the empty soda can.
Marco threw out the empty soda can.

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Questions such as "Why is the sky blue?" and "What causes earthquakes?" are not suitable as questions for a research essay because: A. they do not produce debatable conclusions. B. they produce debatable conclusions. c. they are too simple. О O D. they are too complicated.​

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Amman, Jordan is the capital of that mostly dry, hot, and humid country.

You'll find Ellat, Israel, bordering Jordan at the southern tip of the Negev Desert.

China's, well-known Gobi Desert, is a vast expanse of dry, and very humid land.

You will find that much of northern, Africa is covered by the Sahara Desert.​

In modern times, could Easter Island statues be built?

did laura find andy's coat?" "no, he found it ....
a) himself b) self c) oneself d) itself

"how was your weekend at the beach?" "it was enjoyable .....the bad weather."
a) even though b) in spite of c) even d) although

"it's warm today. why did you bring a coat?" "i brought my coat ....it gets cold later."
a) rather b) otherwise c) in case d) for which

"has xerxes finished his homework yet?" "no, he said he wasn't interested.... doing it." a) of b) for c) to d) in

"anne looks very young.
"do you know....
a) how old is she b) how is she old c) how old she is d) she is how old "

did clancy like the book?" "no, he hated it.... i did."
a) as much as b) so much as c) so much so d) so much like

did you hear about hal's accident?" "yes, it must have been
a) afraid b) frighten c) frightening d) frightened

"have you read any good books lately?" "yes, i have just read a book that....by a famous south american author.
a) was written b) has written c) was writing d) wrote

"will you come to our house for dinner this afternoon?
"..... i's like to, i can't."
a) despite b) although c) however d) otherwise

"did you go directly to venezuela?" "no, on our way we traveled....central america.
a) through b) on c) among d) for

"is herbert a good cook?" "yes, and.... his wife."
a) so b) so as c) so is d) so does

"have you always lived in michigan?" "no, i.... florida.
a) rised b) b) raised c) was raised d) am raised

"why do you travel to chicago so often?" "chicago is the city.... my parents live."
a) which b) where c) in where d) that

"why did john sleep so long?" "he was.... tired than he thought he was."
a) so b) to c) more d) very

"would you and natalie like to come for dinner friday night?".... all right if we bring the children?"
a) will it be b) will be c) is d) there will be

"why did your trip take so long?" "we were hungry, and we stopped....three times.
a) ate b) to eat c) for eat d) eating

"does bernice have a good voice?" "yes, and she really enjoys.... too."

a) singing b) the singing c) of singing d) to sing

you don't have to pick me up from work tonight. ellen has.... to drive me home.
a) announced b) mentioned c) promised d) presented

I need to know how many people are at the meeting. please ....them.
a) count b) point c) establish d) measure

i think he was at the party, but he....he wasn't.
a) contracts b) claims c) excuses d) consists

The doorway was so.... that we couldn't get the piano through it.
a) thin b) close c) minor d) narrow

before joe repaired the engine, he....it carefully.
a) recognized b) examined c) saw d) sighted

Louise asked her teacher what her ....on the test was.
a) degree b) indication c) point d) score

ellen has expensive equipment in her office, so she always.... the door when she leaves the room.
a) knocks b) locks c) firms d) borders

Barbara had been feeling sad, so her friend surprised her by sending some flowers to ....her up.
a) smile b) cheer c) turn d) like

he described his of making wine.
a) type b) relation c) range d) method

He described his ....of making wine.
a) type b) relation c) range d) method

everyone.... barbara wanted to go camping.
a) excuse b) without c) unless d) except

Dr. grasper's.... is children's diseases.
a) importance b) speciality c) notation d) majority

He was so frightened that his hands began to....
a) vary b) alarm c) remove d) tremble

Fred wanted to buy an unusual painting, but every one he saw was very....
a) likely b) orderly c) necessary d) ordinary

fred told his children not to ....over their toys.
a) quarrel b) prevent c) suffer d) threaten


Jack had his hair cut last week, but no one.... the difference.
a) looked b) noticed c) declared d) showed

i asked mary to explain the situation to me because i was.... about what had happened.
a) curious b) silent c) strange d) unknown

Dr. donald is a member of the medical....
a) possession b) profession c) production d) position

he wanted to now where dr. brown was, so he.... at the main office.
a) inspected b) inquired c) c) guessed d) indicated

Hundreds of ships sail into new york city's ....every day.
a) harbor b) border c) chamber d) route

during the storm, the sailors were afraid that the boat would fill with water and....
a) sink b) drag c) slip d) drop

Please.... me how to get to main street.
a) find b) locate c) show d) say

i had planned on going out last night, but.... prevented it.
a) occasions b) circumstances c) results d) particulars

Felix would paint his house, but he doesn't think he has enough time.
will felix paint his house?
a) yes, because he has enough time. b) b) no, because he hasn't thought about it enough. c) no, because he doesn't have enough paint. d) no, because he doesn't have enough time

4 of 9
Colin invests £300 into his bank account.
He receives 5% per year compound interest.
How much will Colin have after 6 years?
Give your answer to the nearest penny where appropriate.
£​

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!
Which of the following questions is most appropriate as the basis of a research essay? A. What happens in Death of a Salesman? B. Which nations were the main combatants in World War I? C. At what age is it most appropriate to teach a foreign language? D. What are the physics behind mechanized flight?​

do you think authority figures do what’s best for people they have power over

The statement “Research is not a straight line” means:

Read the excerpt from “Beowulf” and determine which of the characteristics of an epic it best represents.


“[the story of] How Grendel’s hatred began

How the monster relished his savage war

on the Danes, keeping the bloody feud

alive, seeking no peace, offering

no truce, accepting no settlement, no price

in gold or land, and paying the living

for one crime only with another.”




A.The poet uses formal diction (word choice) and a serious tone.


b. The hero is a legendary figure who performs deeds requiring incredible courage and strength.


c. The hero embodies character traits that reflect lofty ideals.


d. The poem reflects timeless values and universal themes.

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