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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

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

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.

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

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.
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Answer 1

The sentence that correctly uses the word "epitome" is:

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

In this context, "epitome" is used to denote that Keisha is a typical or ideal example of helpfulness, which aligns with the definition provided.