Speech in the Convention

What does 'infallible' mean in the following sentence? "At the time, we felt so infallible in our rightness we grabbed the proverbial bull by the horns exposing ourselves to a wealth of trouble."

• not an option

• never effective in any way

• incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

• can fall very easily

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "corrupted" mean in the following sentence? When the people become so corrupted as to need despotic government.

• cause to act dishonestly

• cause to disobey

• never allowed to do anything

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "salutary" mean in the following sentence? When the health coach gave her presentation at the work sponsored event, it had a salutary effect on the employees.

• attending to everyone's needs

• scaffolding the basic knowledge

• promoting a positive purpose

• tend to do wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

What does the word "despotism " mean in the following sentence? The only way to end despotism is by removing the ruthless king from the throne.

• Anything that carries weight

• the power to make things better

• unavailable

• absolute rule/ tyranny

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "prejudices " mean in the following sentence? We don't want to prejudice law enforcement against doing the right thing.

• unbiased opinins

• unfavorable opinions

• better opportunities

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "integrity " mean in the following sentence? He is a man of the highest integrity.

• disobedience

• honesty

• ruthlessness

• determination

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4