“right” 1. “right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled ex: the right to...

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“Right” •1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me alone; I have a RIGHT to my privacy EX: As the owner of the deed, he had the RIGHT to destroy the house

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Page 1: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Right”• 1. “Right” is a noun meaning

something to which someone is entitled

• EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American

• EX: Leave me alone; I have a RIGHT to my privacy

• EX: As the owner of the deed, he had the RIGHT to destroy the house

Page 2: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Right”

• 1A. “Right” is an adjective meaning good, proper, correct, approved of, appropriate

• EX: It’s not RIGHT to kick puppies

• EX: Do the RIGHT thing; return the money to the orphans

Page 3: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Right”

• 1B. “Right” is an adjective meaning “not left”

• EX: Head south to Michigan Ave, turn Right, and Ford headquarters will be on your RIGHT

Page 4: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Right”

• 1C. “Right” refers to a conservative political outlook in American politics

• EX: Bill Clinton is on the Left, and President Bush is on the RIGHT

Page 5: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Right”

• 1D. “Right” is a verb meaning “to put in proper order, condition, or position”

• EX: The captain wrestled with the rudder to RIGHT the ship

• EX: Spiderman, as a super hero, tries to RIGHT the wrongs done by criminals

Page 6: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Write”• 2. “Write” is a verb meaning to

express, communicate, produce, or compose, esp. by making marks on paper with a writing implement

• EX: WRITE a letter to your mom and tell her you love her

• EX: Mozart used to WRITE amazing music before he died

Page 7: “Right” 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me

“Rite”• 3. “Rite” is a formal or ceremonial

act or procedure; a customary observance or practice

• EX: My friend’s daughter participated in her RITE of First Communion

• EX: In British households, afternoon tea is a daily RITE