Which sentence uses the word "consecrate" correctly?

The church was consecrated for religious ceremonies.

The president consecrated his time to improving the economy.

The teacher dedicated the lesson to the memory of a student.

The hall was hallowed to welcome the new council members.

Which of the following best describes the emotional depth added by the word "hallow" compared to "dedicate"?

"Hallow" conveys a spiritual or sacred quality, whereas "dedicate" suggests commitment without spiritual connotations.

"Hallow" implies a casual dedication.

Both words have identical meanings.

"Hallow" means to set aside for a particular purpose, while "dedicate" means to make something holy.

Which of the following contexts would most likely use the word "hallow"?

A historical event commemorating fallen soldiers.

A speech dedicated to a politician.

A religious ceremony consecrating a new altar.

A new school building dedication ceremony.

In which scenario would "consecrate" be the best choice of word?

Setting apart a building for religious services.

Dedicating a book to a family member.

Hallowing a significant cultural site.

"To hallow something" generally means to:

Make it holy or greatly respected.

Establish it as legally significant.

Which of the following sentences most accurately reflects the relationship between "dedicated" and "consecrated"?

Something can be dedicated without being consecrated, but consecration involves a sacred dedication.

Dedication always implies consecration, but consecration is a lesser form of dedication.

Both words refer only to religious events.

Dedication and consecration are synonymous in most contexts.

Gettysburg Address - concept vocabulary

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CCSS

RI.11-12.4, RI.8.4, L.11-12.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word means 'to officially make something sacred'?

Dedicate

Consecrate

Hallow

Commemorate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'honor' or 'respect'?

Hallow

Dedicate

Consecrate

Establish

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sentence is the word "dedicated" used correctly?

The land was hallowed to be built on.

The soldiers dedicated the battlefield as a sacred place.

The building was consecrated for religious purposes.

The speech was dedicated to the efforts of the people.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best fits the sentence: "The priest ________ the church during the ceremony"?

Dedicated

Consecrated

Hallowed

Celebrated

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is most likely to be used in a religious context?

Hallow

Dedicate

Consecrate

Establish

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between "dedicated" and "consecrated"?

"Dedicated" means sacred; "consecrated" means committed to a task.

"Dedicated" means committed to a task; "consecrated" means made sacred.

"Dedicated" means respected; "consecrated" means honored.

There is no difference.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these words would best describe the act of honoring a historical battlefield?

Hallow

Consecrate

Dedicate

All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Gettysburg Address - concept vocabulary

15 questions

Which word means 'to officially make something sacred'?

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'honor' or 'respect'?

In which sentence is the word "dedicated" used correctly?

Which word best fits the sentence: "The priest ________ the church during the ceremony"?

Which word is most likely to be used in a religious context?

What is the difference between "dedicated" and "consecrated"?

Which of these words would best describe the act of honoring a historical battlefield?

In "The Gettysburg Address," Lincoln says, "We cannot consecrate-we cannot ________-this ground." Which word completes the sentence?

Which sentence uses the word "consecrate" correctly?

Which word can be used in both secular and religious contexts to indicate honor or dedication?

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