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

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

• Hallow

• Dedicate

• Consecrate

• Establish

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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

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

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.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Dedicate

• Establish

• Hallow

• Respect

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "consecrate" correctly?

• The president consecrated his time to improving the economy.

• The church was consecrated for religious ceremonies.

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

• The hall was hallowed to welcome the new council members.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• Dedicate

• Consecrate

• Hallow

• All of the above