Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson's preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? In excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. In excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. In excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. In excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.

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Emely Woodward

21 August, 11:40

Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson's preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? In excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. In excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. In excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. In excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.

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Nikhil Torres · Answer 1

The answer is the 4th option, just took the test, "In excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal."