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epitome (ә-pit′-ә-mē) n. [Greek from epitemnein, to cut short]

A typical or ideal example
A summary of a written work
Which sentence correctly uses the word epitome?

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Responses

Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.
Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.

Emilio, who went to cooking school, always prepares epitome meals.
Emilio, who went to cooking school, always prepares epitome meals.

Ahmad is an epitome student; he studies hard and always comes to class prepared.
Ahmad is an epitome student; he studies hard and always comes to class prepared.

These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.
These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.
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Answer 1

Correct answer:
Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.

Explanation: "Epitome" is a noun meaning a typical or ideal example, so "the epitome of helpfulness" is correct. The other sentences misuse the word (should be "epitomize" or "are the epitome of," not "epitome" as a verb or directly before a noun).