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A Common Bond

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  • Which of the following would be a sign of unrest? a. a cold b. a rebellion
    b. a rebellion
  • The recent political ______________ in the country has also caused alarm.
    unrest
  • Which would you be more likely to embrace? a. more free time b. extra chores
    a. more free time
  • embrace
    v. To embrace an idea means to accept and support it.
  • There was a lot of information to __________ at school. They found it hard to _______________ to American society.
    assimilate
  • Would unrest in your hometown make you sleepy or anxious?
    It would make me anxious because unrest would mean there could be riots or violence.
  • If you were eligible for an award, would you be happy or scared?
    Happy because being qualified to receive an award is a pleasant and exciting thing.
  • Charity _________________ all acts of generous giving. It's a subject that ________________ many areas of learning.
    embraces
  • If you embraced a new fashion, would you wear it often or rarely?
    I would be wearing it often because to embrace means to use and promote.
  • Which should make a baseball player eligible to play on the team? a. showing up to every practice b. showering every day
    a. showing up to every practice
  • Should people want to capitalize on their strengths?
    Yes, they should want to capitalize on their strengths because doing so would mean they were making the most of them.
  • capitalize
    v. To capitalize on something means to use it to one’s advantage.
  • To assimilate into U.S. culture, would immigrants more likely need to learn to speak English or become good at sports?
    They would more likely need to learn to speak English to assimilate into U.S. culture,
  • What is one reason to try to assimilate? a. to honor old traditions b. to connect with others
    b. to connect with others
  • assimilate
    v. To assimilate means to blend into or become similar to the prevailing culture
  • eligible
    adj. qualified to be selected.
  • unrest
    n. Unrest refers to an unstable or turbulent condition that is often marked by protests or riots.
  • Which is a way to capitalize on hot weather? a. selling misting fans b. closing a store early
    a. selling misting fans
  • She is __________________ to be (elected) president. He won't be ____________ to retire until next year.
    eligible
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