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> Sentence Check 1
Using the answer line, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
Deech
a. affinity
f. proximity
b. fledgling
g. sagaclous
c. hackneyed
h. supplant
d. inoposant
i. unassallable
e. opulence
1. voluminous
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opulence
fledgling
1. Irene knew her roommate's family was wealthy, but nothing had prepared
her for the of their home - it was like a palace.
2. During the 1960s, the Beatles held an position as the world's most
popular rock group. They sold more records and won more fame than any
other band.
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3. In her tote bag, my mother carries money, credit cards, photos,
makeup, a mirror, running shoes, and an amazing quantity of other stuff.
4. It would not be to go out today without an umbrella - look at those
black clouds!
5. Crows have an) for bright, shiny things, so they sometimes pick up
bits of mirrors, metal, or jewelry and carry them back to their nests.
6. "You'll always be my best friend," Christy told Carole when Carole moved
away. "I may have other friends, but no one will ever you in my heart."
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Read the excerpt below from "letter from birmingham jail" and then answer the question below: "my citing the creation of tension as part of the work of the nonviolent resister may sound rather shocking. but i must confess that i am not afraid of the word "tension." i have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. just as socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood." how does king's repetition of the term "tension" impact the meaning of the text? dr. king says that he is afraid of the word tension and he doesn't think it is necessary. dr. king repeats the word tension to explain how he sees the word as a negative force that discourages change. dr. king repeats the word tension unintentionally, and it doesn't impact the meaning of the text. dr. king repeats the word tension to support how he views the word tension as positive and growth-producing.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

In the story “seventh grade” how do victor’s hopes and expectations about teresa at the beginning of the school day compare with his hopes and expectations about teresa at the end of the school day?