Question

Concerning dictionaries and their proper use, which one of the following statements is most accurate?

A. A syllable is a unit of sound.
B. Foreign words are not included in English dictionaries.
C. A dictionary's word entry offers a fixed, permanent meaning.
D. Formal usage of a word is considered colloquial

I believe it is A :)

Answer 1

It is A:)

First of all, it is true that a syllable is a sound unit.

B: I am surprised how often they are! for example "verboten" - German for "forbidden"
C: meanings change, for example take "cool" - i believe that it used to mean only "cold"
D: this is the opposite: formal and colloquial are the opposites of each other