3/1/2024

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Our country was very lucky to have George Washington as one of its first leaders. During the Revolutionary War, Washington's brilliant plans helped the Continental Army beat the better trained and armed Red Coats. Washington was chosen to be the country's first president. He was a very popular president and people wanted him to serve for life. Washington knew the country needed a new leader after eight years, so he stepped down and retired to Mount Vernon.

What would be the best conclusion to the paragraph?

• George Washington was an amazing man and leader.

• John Adams became president after George Washington.

• I hope you like my story about George Washington.

• George Washington served in the Continental Congress.

Our country was very lucky to have George Washington as one of its first leaders. During the Revolutionary War, Washington's brilliant plans helped the Continental Army beat the better trained and armed Red Coats. ​ (a)   Washington was chosen to be the country's first president. He was a very popular president and people wanted him to serve for life. Washington knew the country needed a new leader after eight years, so he stepped down and retired to Mount Vernon.

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He was a very popular president and people wanted him to serve for life.

What is the best way to correct the sentence?

• He was a very popular president, and, people wanted him to serve for life.

• He was a very popular president, and people wanted him to serve for life.

• He was a very popular president and, people wanted him to serve for life.

• He was a very popular president and, people wanted him to serve for life.

George and Martha Washington ​ (a)   at Mount Vernon until he became president in 1789.

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• The smart, tall Washington led the American army to victory.

• Washington had wooden, old teeth after his own fell out.

• Washington lived on a large, beautiful plantation.

• Washington large, brick house is still standing at Mount Vernon.

• Washington's cotton, blue uniform is on display at a museum.