The word amnesty comes from the Greek word amnēstia, meaning forgetfulness, and shares the same root as amnesia. Amnesty is a pardon granted
by a government or other authority to a large group of people.
How does the concept of forgetfulness relate to the meaning of amnesty?
Amnesty is granted to individuals who would otherwise be forgotten
by society.
The wrongdoing committed by those granted amnesty is officially
forgotten.
An official body grants amnesty only after a certain number of years
have passed.
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How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.