4.6 Organization and Historical Context in Wheels of Change, Part 6

Question 1

a group of leaders✔ a long, thin piece of woodbreakfast in a hotela place to hang papers

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B: a long, thin piece of wood

Question 2

Identify the definition of board used in each sentence. The board vetoed the decision. That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board.

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B: 2

Question 3

In which sentences is belligerent used correctly? Check all that apply.

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B: The belligerent countries at last decided to sign a peace treaty.; C: The belligerent girl talked back to a teacher.; E: The United Nations sent a diplomat to the belligerent country.

Question 4

Which definition of channel is used in each sentence? Type the number of the correct definition. He learned how to channel his anger. The diplomat served as a channel between the two presidents. The Bering Strait is a channel between Russia and Alaska.

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: 7; : 2; : 1

Question 5

Read the thesaurus entry for channel. Then, use the drop-down menus to pick the synonym that best fits each sentence. She was the first swimmer to cross the between the two countries. If you want your complaint to be addressed, you need to go through the appropriate .

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C: strait

Question 6

Use the drop-down menus to identify the correct homophone for each sentence. Aziz went to the beach. Marc went, . the best friends I have. The dog found bone. I think this is coat.

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Selection 1: too; Selection 2: They’re; Selection 3: its; Selection 4: your

Question 7

Using the thesaurus entry and context clues, choose the best synonym for exemplary in each sentence. Use an online search engine to find a trusted online dictionary, then check the definitions. The library has received public recognition for its exemplary literacy programs. If you are not sure how to format your paper, look at the exemplary essays that the teacher handed out.

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A: commendable

Question 8

Question 8

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Origin: The word "recalcitrant" comes from the Latin word "recalcitrare," which means "to kick back" (from "re-" meaning back and "calcitrare" meaning to kick, derived from "calx" or heel).

Most Common Meaning: Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline; stubbornly resistant to control.

Synonyms: Uncooperative, defiant.

Antonyms: Amenable, compliant.

Question 9

LatinGreekOld French✔ Middle English

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D: Middle English

Question 10

123✔ 4

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D: 4

4.6 Organization and Historical Context in Wheels of Change, Part 6 Answers

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