Question

9/11 address to the nation by george w. bush (excerpt)

on the evening of september 11, 2001, president george w. bush spoke to the american people. earlier that day, terrorist attacks in new york city and washington d.c. claimed the lives of almost 3,000 americans.

(1) good evening.

(2) today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. the victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. the pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge - huge structures collapsing have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger. these acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. but they have failed. our country is strong.

(3) a great people has been moved to defend a great nation. terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of america. these acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of american resolve. america was targeted for attack because were the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. and no one will keep that light from shining. today, our nation saw evil - the very worst of human nature - and we responded with the best of america. with the daring of our rescue workers...

select the correct text in the passage.

which excerpt of paragraphs 5-6 would be the most useful in an informational paragraph about the word condolences?

(5) i appreciate so very much the members of congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. and on behalf of the american people, i thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance. america and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.
(6) tonight, i ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened...

Explanation:

Identify the target word and its meaning

The target word is "condolences," which refers to expressions of sympathy and sorrow, especially on the occasion of a death or deep grief.

Analyze paragraphs 5 and 6 for context clues

• Paragraph 5 mentions: "I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance."
• Paragraph 6 mentions: "Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered..."
• The act of offering "condolences" directly connects to offering comfort to "all those who grieve."

Select the most useful excerpt

The sentence "Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened..." provides the direct emotional and situational context (grief, shattered worlds) that defines why condolences are offered.

Answer:

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which excerpt of paragraphs 5-6 would be the most useful in an informational paragraph about the word condolences?

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