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About 300 years ago, in Salem, Massachusetts, a terrible witch-hunt took place. Many people were put in prison (1. because of, in order to, since) prejudice and fear. (2. Moreover, Whereas, For example, Beside), several women were accused of being witches, and "wicth-finders" began their terrible work of hunting them down (3. because of, in order to, although) punish them. The witch-finders used many methods of torture (4. so that, in order to, because of) make the prisoners admit that they were witches. Those who refuse to do so were hanged.
(5. Therefore, Owing to, So that, Finally) pressure by Boston´s church leaders, who were worried by the events in Salem, the governor of Massachusetts decided to stop the witch-hunts. (6. Although, However, Despite), by the time 19 people had already been hanged, an one tortured to death.
In 1992, the town of Salem decided to build a memorial to these victims (7. so, so that, in order to) remind people how dangerous prejudice can be.
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Hola profesor! Le escribo desde Bolivia. Voy a estudiar con usted ingles para el examen de selectividad. Mi colegio era en ingles, a ver como me va!
Estoy empezando recien pues la semana pasada me gradue y antes no tenia tiempo :S
Gracias!
Por aca le mando las respuestas?
1. because of
2. For example
3. in order to
4. in order to
5. Owing to
6. However
7. in order to
Hola Inés,
todas las respuestas son correctas excepto la 2, que sería "Moreover", ya que no estás ejemplificando, sino añadiendo información:
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