Read the following paragraph from President Kennedy’s radio and television address. Then answer the questions.
. . . We face, therefore, a moral crisis as a country and a people. It cannot be met by repressive police action. It cannot be left to increased demonstrations in the streets. It cannot be quieted by token moves or talk. It is a time to act in the Congress, in your State and local legislative body and, above all, in all of our daily lives. It is not enough to pin the blame on others, to say this is a problem of one section of the country or another, or deplore the facts that we face.
Multiple Choice Question
Choose the answer that gives the meaning and part of speech for the underlined word demonstrations as it is used in the paragraph. Base your answer on your understanding of the suffix -ion as well as on context.
A.
displays feelings; verb
B.
acts of protesting; noun
C.
proofs or supporting evidence; noun
D.
shows how to use a device; verb
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The correct answer is:
B. acts of protesting; noun
In this context, "demonstrations" refers to public displays of protest or resistance, which aligns with the theme of civil rights and the moral crisis President Kennedy is addressing. The suffix -ion typically indicates a noun, supporting this choice.
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