Asked by Cheyann Mcbroom on Jun 11, 2024
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The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the letter of the word that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. In the mid-1960s, Chavez's National Farm Workers Association launched a boycott against grape growers that gained national public attention and support. The National Farm Workers Association ultimately became a part of the AFL-CIO, one of the most important union organizations in the country. Chavez's efforts in the 1970s were often thwarted by union disputes. Nonetheless, in 1975, the California legislature past the California Labor Relations Act, due largely to Chavez's efforts.
A) by
B) past
C) due
AFL-CIO
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, a national trade union center in the United States.
California Labor Relations Act
Legislation aimed at regulating the relationship between workers and employers in California, often focusing on collective bargaining rights.
Boycott
A collective and intentional act of abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with an organization as an expression of protest.
- Differentiate homophones from other similar-appearing/sounding words in English writing.
- Understand the significance of selecting exact words for clear written communication.
Verified Answer
AT
Aliza TariqJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct word is "passed," which is spelled with double "s," not "past," which means "gone by" or "beyond."
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate homophones from other similar-appearing/sounding words in English writing.
- Understand the significance of selecting exact words for clear written communication.