Question

Which statement about dictionaries is true?

Dictionaries provide extensive information about particular subjects.
Dictionaries can show you how to pronounce words.
All dictionaries contain geographical names within the alphabetical entries.
There is only one type of dictionary.

Answer 1

Dictionaries can show you how to pronounce words.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each dictionary entry has a written-out pronunciation of its word; it comes right after the word-in-question is written.

Let's use the word "metropolis" as an example. Right next to or below the word, you might find the rather strange spelling: [ mi-trop-uh-lis ] (or another interpretation of this). This is a spelt-out version of metropolis intended specifically for its pronunciation. Each dash separates a syllable; if you speak each of the grouped letters (one section at a time, in chronological order), you will have properly pronounced the word. Although [ mi-trop-uh-lis ] and metropolis are spelt completely different, it is okay. It's meant to be that way in order to convey the proper sounds one must make to say the word.

Therefore, it is true that dictionaries can show you how to pronounce words.

Answer 2

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "All dictionaries contain geographical names within the alphabetical entries." The statement about dictionary is true is that All dictionaries contain geographical names within the alphabetical entries.