Question

1. the political debate left the community deeply polarized, with two sides refusing to compromise.
2. the scientist developed a ______ animal that had traits from two different species.
3. the speech was seen as incitement because it encouraged violent behavior.

part iii. match the antonym with the vocabulary word. reminder: antonym means opposite. you will only use each word once.
a. construction / strengthening b. unity c. bold / outgoing d. peace

vocabulary word and definition | antonym (choose from word bank)
--- | ---
polarized: divided into two sharply opposing groups. |
demure: reserved, modest, shy. |
incitement: the act of encouraging violence or harmful behavior. |
erosion: the gradual weakening or wearing away of something. |

part iv. pick 3 vocabulary words and write your own sentence for each one. for extra credit, try to use all 3 words together in one paragraph.

Explanation:

To solve the antonym matching:

1. For "Polarized" (divided into opposing groups), the antonym is "unity" (B) as unity means being together.
2. For "Demure" (reserved, shy), the antonym is "bold / outgoing" (C) as they represent the opposite of shyness.
3. For "Incitement" (encouraging violence), the antonym is "peace" (D) as peace is the opposite of inciting violence.
4. For "Erosion" (weakening/wearing away), the antonym is "construction / strengthening" (A) as construction/strengthening is the opposite of erosion.

Answer:

• Polarized: B. unity
• Demure: C. bold / outgoing
• Incitement: D. peace
• Erosion: A. construction / strengthening