A)
1. The new principal of the school consecrates her energies to improving math and science education.
2. The great Shinto Shrine at Ise is consecrated to Amaterasu, a sun goddess.
3. Rather than trust a bank, she consecrates her life savings under the bricks of her hearth.
4. Because of his guilty conscious, michael asks not to be buried in consecrated ground.
My answer: c?
B.
1. The UN imposed sactions against Africa...
2. The pope refused to sanction the marriage....
3. The goalies protest to the referee carried the sanction of her entire team.
4. this wildlife sanction contains many endangered species.
My answer: D?
C.
1. In "The Scarlett Letter" the reverend's sanctimonious appearance coneals a secret guilt.
2. the sanctimoniousness of the Indian leader won him profound respect.
3. Some politicians sanctimoniously attend church only during election campaigns.
4. although he himself evaded taxes, he himself sanctimoniously accused those who voted against tax increases of lacking public spirit.
My answer: b?
- in B) # 3 is a complete sentence but i just forgot the apostrphe in Goalie's
By "c" and "D" and "b" as your answer choices, do you really mean 3, 4, and 2 to match the NUMBERED choices you've been given?
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A)
1. The new principal of the school consecrates<~~incorrect use; should be "concentrates" not "consecrates" - be sure to look up the words at http://www.dictionary.com or " target="_blank">http://www.answers.com her energies to improving math and science education.
2. The great Shinto Shrine at Ise is consecratedcorrect use to Amaterasu, a sun goddess.
3. Rather than trust a bank, she consecrates<~~incorrect use her life savings under the bricks of her hearth.
4. Because of his guilty conscious<~~should be "conscience"?, michael asks not to be buried in consecrated<~~correct use ground.
My answer: c?
Be sure to look up the words (spelled correctly!) in one of the dictionary sites I gave you above. Then repost.
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Come to think of it, I'm not sure #2 above is a correct use. Be sure to look the word up and notice the sample phrases or clauses given.
yes, that is what I meant by saying c, d, and b. are my other answers for the other sentences right?
A) The correct answer is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred based on the given sentences. The word "consecrate" means to dedicate or devote something to a sacred purpose. In sentence 1, the new principal is devoting her energy to improving math and science education, which aligns with the idea of consecration. However, in sentences 2, 3, and 4, the word is used in different contexts and does not relate to the meaning in sentence 1. Therefore, the answer is A) sentence 1.
B) The correct answer is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred based on the given sentences. The word "sanction" can have multiple meanings, including imposing penalties or granting official approval. In sentences 1 and 4, sanctions are used in the context of imposing penalties or restrictions, which is different from the definition in sentence 2, where it means to grant approval. The meaning in sentence 3 is related to endorsing or giving support. Therefore, the answer is C) sentence 3.
C) The correct answer is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred based on the given sentences. The word "sanctimonious" means making a show of being morally superior or righteous. In sentences 1, 2, and 4, the word is used to describe someone's behavior or appearance in a negative light. However, in sentence 3, it is mentioned that some politicians sanctimoniously attend church only during election campaigns, which suggests insincerity or hypocrisy. Therefore, the answer is C) sentence 3.