Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language — Unit test
Question 18 • OK-English IV A-CR
Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Answer
A
to inform readers about different systems of government
B
to inform readers about recent governmental reforms
C
to persuade readers of the need for governmental change
D
to persuade readers to petition their local governments
Explanation
The excerpt argues that government gets its power from the people and that people have the right to change or abolish a government that harms their safety and happiness. This reasoning supports the Declaration’s purpose of persuading readers that governmental change is necessary. It is not mainly describing different systems or recent reforms, nor is it simply urging people to petition local governments.
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