Choosing Words Wisely

Question 1

Which sentence uses civil rights correctly?

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Voting is one of my civil rights.

Question 2

blesstout✔ applaudexalt

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✔ applaud

Question 3

Which two words are antonyms of the verb segregate?

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join; unite

Question 4

Which two words are synonyms of the word protest?

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strike; march

Question 5

Visit this online dictionary and examine the definitions of protest and request.Which word or phrase would be the best choice to replace request in the sentence below?"Maria participated in the civil rights protest to request the end of segregation.”

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demand

Question 6

boring broken✔ outdated dangerous

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✔ outdated

Question 7

allusion✔ illusion

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✔ illusion

Question 8

Visit this online dictionary and examine the definition of flatter.Based on the definition, why is flatter not the best word in the sentence below?"I have always admired the work of the children who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, so I wanted to write a poem that would flatter them.”

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It does not mean to thank in a way that an admirer would thank someone.

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