In what year was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary published?

In what year was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary published?

• A. 1655
• B. 1755
• C. 1855
• D. 1955

Answer: (B)

The key thing this question checks is your knowledge of when Samuel Johnson published his famous dictionary. Johnson’s A Dictionary of the English Language was first published in 1755 in London. That year is consistently cited because it marks the release of a comprehensive, highly influential reference work that defined English usage for generations, complete with quotations to illustrate meanings. So 1755 is the best answer because it aligns with the historical record of Johnson’s lifetime and publication. The other dates—1655, 1855, and 1955—don’t fit: 1655 is before Johnson was born, and 1855 and 1955 are centuries after the dictionary appeared.

The key thing this question checks is your knowledge of when Samuel Johnson published his famous dictionary. Johnson’s A Dictionary of the English Language was first published in 1755 in London. That year is consistently cited because it marks the release of a comprehensive, highly influential reference work that defined English usage for generations, complete with quotations to illustrate meanings.

So 1755 is the best answer because it aligns with the historical record of Johnson’s lifetime and publication. The other dates—1655, 1855, and 1955—don’t fit: 1655 is before Johnson was born, and 1855 and 1955 are centuries after the dictionary appeared.