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Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word litter in this sentence:

“For example, if a parent ignores a child who litters or vandalizes, the child may think those actions are acceptable.”

• the offspring at one birth of a multiparous animal

• trash, wastepaper, or garbage lying scattered about

• to scatter about in disorder

• to mark with objects scattered at random

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word paste in this sentence:

“Laws that require parents to pay fines or attend classes can act like a paste that holds lessons together—helping fix the problem rather than only punishing the young person.”

• a soft plastic mixture or composition

• to put (digital data, such as text or an image) that has been copied or cut

• to cause to adhere by or to connect

• to beat or defeat soundly

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word squash in this sentence:

“These measures aim to squash repeated offenses by making parents active partners in correcting behavior.”

• to press or beat into a flat mass

• to put down or suppress

• a type of fruit or plant

• a singles or doubles game played in a 4-wall court

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word produce in this sentence:

“Punishing parents could produce resentment, break trust in families, or even make poor families less able to care for their children.”

• to offer to view or notice

• to give birth or raise children

• to compose or create

• agricultural products likes fruits and vegetables

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word fine in this sentence:

“ For instance, a fine might make it harder for a family to buy groceries, which would not make the child safer.”

• a sum imposed as punishment for an offense

• to become pure or clear

• well or healthy : not sick or injured

• very thin in gauge or texture

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word holding in this sentence:

“Holding parents responsible can be the key to preventing repeat offenses and keeping neighborhoods safe, especially when parents are neglectful.”

• making someone answerable for their actions

• intended for usually temporary storage

• land held especially by a vassal or tenant

• a ruling of a court especially on an issue of law raised in a case

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the word key in this sentence:

“olding parents responsible can be the key to preventing repeat offenses and keeping neighborhoods safe, especially when parents are neglectful.”

• a metal instrument that is used to open a lock

• answer or solution

• extremely or crucially important

• the tone or pitch of a voice