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Question:
Individual can have different meanings.
When used as a noun, an individual means one person.
For example:
The main role of a school is to develop each individual's special strengths and talents.
together
separate from others
only one
unique
Which words below are closest in meaning of individual? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Response:
When used as an adjective, individual can mean separate from others.
Many foods are sold in individual packages to keep foods clean and fresh.
a large cookie by itself
many candies in one bag
one single banana
one candy in each bag
Which pictures illustrate the meaning of individual? Choose the 3 correct answers.
When used as an adjective, individual can also mean special, different from others.
Even if there are many students in the class, teachers should try to relate to each child's individual needs.
belong only to one person
same as others
different from everyone else.
Choose 3 answers that best explain this meaning of individual.
The lines below are from a poem called 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' by John Donne. When Donne wrote this poem, the church bells used to ring when someone died. The main message of this poem is that although everyone is an individual, we are all connected to and responsible for the rest of mankind.
Because this poem was written in the 17th century, you may not recognize some words. For example, the poet uses the word 'tolls', instead of 'rings' and the word 'thee' instead of 'you'.
individuals don't exist alone - they are all part of mankind.
bad things that happen in the world don't concern individuals only - they concern us all.
every individual should care only about his own happiness.
individuals are responsible for each other and should help each other.
Read the poem below and answer the question.
Choose the 3 correct answers that best complete this sentence: The main message of this poem is that ...