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What does "litmus test" mean in the following sentence:

"Analysts say the election is a litmus test for democracy in the region."

• a test of a chemical substance using paper treated with litmus, which tells whether a substance is acid or alkaline.

• someone's decision or opinion about something that suggests what they think about a wider range of related things.

• an opinion or action that is thought to show more general opinions or likely future actions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A new wrinkle possibly means (depending on the context)...

Find the odd one out.

• unexpected development

• you are getting old

• an innovation

• a new guest at a care home

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

A niggle (UK) is a ...

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• une petite critique

• un léger doute

• un rire cristallin

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Draw what a pinny (UK) could be ...

If you put the kibosh on (something), it means you...

• greenlight something.

• put a Russian hat on.

• put an end to something.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E