Question

(e) waived

1. today, about 15 percent of immigrants

eventually ______, or give up, their right to
stay in the united states.
(a) claim
(b) exercise
(c) martyr
(d) coalesce
(e) waive

1. a mass ______ from germany took place in

the mid 1800s. millions left germany for
the u.s., partly because of the uneasy
______, or union, of political factions in
germany.
(a) exodus... coalition
(b) repression... martyrdom
(c) coalition... exodus
(d) martyrs... bulwark
(e) bulwark... coalition
(d) martyred
(e) heinous

1. people who remain in war - torn countries

to help their families, instead of joining
the mass ______ of emigrants, are often con -
sidered ______ because of their sacrifices.
(a) coalition... martyrs
(b) exodus... bulwarks
(c) coalition... bulwarks
(d) repression... martyrs
(e) exodus... martyrs

1. some argue that immigrants are the ______

the supporting backbone of the u.s.
(a) peripheral
(b) bulwark
(c) repression
(d) martyrs
(e) exodus
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Explanation:

Question 24

We need to find a verb that means "give up" for the immigrants' right to stay. Let's analyze each option:

• (A) claim: means to assert or demand, opposite of giving up. Eliminate.
• (B) exercise: means to use (a right), not give up. Eliminate.
• (C) martyr: is a noun or verb related to sacrificing for a cause, not giving up a right. Eliminate.
• (D) coalesce: means to come together, not related to giving up. Eliminate.
• (E) waive: means to give up (a right or claim). This matches the context.

First blank: A mass movement of people leaving Germany. "Exodus" means a mass departure, which fits. Second blank: "coalition" means a union of political factions, which matches "or union" in the sentence. Let's check options:

• (A) exodus...coalition: "exodus" for mass departure, "coalition" for union of factions. Correct.
• (B) repression...martyrdom: Repression is oppression, martyrdom is sacrifice, neither fit. Eliminate.
• (C) coalition...exodus: Order is wrong, first blank needs departure. Eliminate.
• (D) martyrs...bulwark: Martyrs are people, bulwark is a defense, no. Eliminate.
• (E) bulwark...coalition: Bulwark is a defense, not a departure. Eliminate.

First blank: A mass movement of emigrants. "Exodus" means mass departure, fits. Second blank: People who sacrifice are considered "martyrs". Let's check:

• (A) coalition...martyrs: Coalition is a group, not a departure. Eliminate.
• (B) exodus...bulwarks: Bulwarks are defenses, not people who sacrifice. Eliminate.
• (C) coalition...bulwarks: Same as above, wrong. Eliminate.
• (D) repression...martyrs: Repression is oppression, not a departure. Eliminate.
• (E) exodus...martyrs: "Exodus" for mass emigrants, "martyrs" for those who sacrifice. Correct.

Answer:

E. waive

Question 25