Gettysburg Address - concept vocabulary

Which word means 'to officially make something sacred'?

• Dedicate

• Consecrate

• Hallow

• Commemorate

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'honor' or 'respect'?

• Hallow

• Dedicate

• Consecrate

• Establish

In which sentence is the word "dedicated" used correctly?

• The land was hallowed to be built on.

• The soldiers dedicated the battlefield as a sacred place.

• The building was consecrated for religious purposes.

• The speech was dedicated to the efforts of the people.

Which word best fits the sentence: "The priest ________ the church during the ceremony"?

• Dedicated

• Consecrated

• Hallowed

• Celebrated

Which word is most likely to be used in a religious context?

• Hallow

• Dedicate

• Consecrate

• Establish

What is the difference between "dedicated" and "consecrated"?

• "Dedicated" means sacred; "consecrated" means committed to a task.

• "Dedicated" means committed to a task; "consecrated" means made sacred.

• "Dedicated" means respected; "consecrated" means honored.

• There is no difference.

Which of these words would best describe the act of honoring a historical battlefield?

• Hallow

• Consecrate

• Dedicate

• All of the above

In "The Gettysburg Address," Lincoln says, "We cannot consecrate-we cannot ________-this ground." Which word completes the sentence?

• Dedicate

• Establish

• Hallow

• Respect

Which sentence uses the word "consecrate" correctly?

• The president consecrated his time to improving the economy.

• The church was consecrated for religious ceremonies.

• The teacher dedicated the lesson to the memory of a student.

• The hall was hallowed to welcome the new council members.

Which word can be used in both secular and religious contexts to indicate honor or dedication?

• Dedicate

• Consecrate

• Hallow

• All of the above