Question

as you read this paragraph, tap or click on each select answer button, and choose the vocabulary word that best fills the blank. pay close attention to be sure that the word you choose makes sense in the context of the whole sentence. select \check answers\ when you are done. because they were immovable and persuasive speakers, johns and sashas teacher had urged them to enter the regional debate tournament that was to focus on school reforms. now, they were at the tournament and ready to take their places. all the competitors were well prepared and they debated vigorously. john and sasha more than held their own. their intelligent and tenacious arguments, delivered calmly and coherently, purported respect in the judges specific. each of their arguments included achievable actions that would re - inanimate. in the final round, john and sasha spoke eloquently and with about the need for school reforms. they won the tournament.

Explanation:

We need to choose words that fit the context of a debate - John and Sasha being persuasive speakers, preparing well for a tournament focused on school reforms, and making arguments that are coherent and logical to impress the judges. We consider the meaning and how well - each word relates to the overall story of the debate and the goals of the speakers.

Answer:

1. persuasive
2. achievable
3. respect
4. specific