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Suppose That Residents of a Town Are Asked to Vote

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Suppose that residents of a town are asked to vote on the best way to improve the safety of an intersection. The three choices are: a stoplight, a 4-way stop, and a 2-way stop. When the mayor asks the residents to choose between a stoplight and a 4-way stop, the residents choose a 4-way stop. Then, when the mayor asks them to choose between a 4-way stop and a 2-way stop, they choose a 2-way stop. However, if the mayor firsts asks the residents to choose between a 4-way stop and a 2-way stop, they choose a 2-way stop. Then, when the mayor asks the residents to choose between a 2-way stop and a stoplight, they choose a stoplight. What does this example illustrate?

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Understand the correct use of apostrophes in contractions.

Definitions:

Short Sentences

Brief constructions of words that express a complete thought or idea, often used for clarity or impact in writing and speech.

Holophrases

Single-word expressions used by infants, which convey a complete thought or request.

Months

Units of time in calendars that approximate the natural period related to the motion of the moon; divisions of the year.

Dada

An art movement of the European avant-garde in the early 20th century, characterized by its mockery of materialistic and nationalistic attitudes.