Effective Language Use: Precision

Effective Language Use: Precision

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Raquel Buitron

English

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In her historic 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique, Betty Friedan identified "The Problem That Has No Name"—the psychological scuffle for women who wanted to pursue professions but (due to the cultural restrictions of that era) were destined to be homemakers.

No CHANGE

melee

struggle

bout

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Located on the northern coast of South America, Suriname perpetuates the most untouched rainforest on the continent.

No CHANGE

stores

preserves

stashes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All Molly wanted to do was navigate a direct route to the beach, but her GPS kept losing its signal.

No CHANGE

convey

voyage

maneuver

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When she moved to a new town, Cecilia joined a book club to harvest friendships with people who shared her interests.

NO CHANGE

cultivate

tend

burgeon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Before the Black Plague hit Europe in the 14th century, medieval people did not bathe by submerging themselves in a tub of water, which they considered an act of debauchery. Instead they quickly cleaned themselves with water and a cloth.

NO CHANGE

drowning

engulfing

sheathing