Answer:
B. Sat down.
Explanation:
Idioms are words, groups of words used to refer to mean something that is not deducible from the given words. It gives a metaphorical meaning of what is intended.
In the given passage from "The New Village", the idiom "took a seat" means Uncle Moti and Mina sat down at the tea shop. The phrase "took a seat" does not mean to literally carry or take a seat but it refers to sitting, the act of sitting one down.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Answer:
i)Long-term problems include inadequate investment in deteriorating infrastructure.
ii) rapidly rising medical and pension costs of an aging population.
iii)sizable trade and budget deficits.
The correct answer is rituals.
Rituals refer to religious ceremonies and practices performed by people belonging to a religion at specific prescribed times or sequences. For instance, Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter at certain prescribed times of the year, where they celebrate the birth and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Similarly, Muslims chant certain prayers, fast and bow a fixed number of times at prescribed times of the day.
The following are accurate regarding educational attainment and voter turnout:
The likelihood of voter turnout in the election of 2016 increased as level of education increased.
AND
Those most likely to vote in the 2016 election had an advanced degree.
Statistically, those who have an advanced education beyond high school are more likely to exercise the civic duty of the right to vote. These people are more than likely informed about their community, the impact of voting, and are devoted to getting their needs met by making their voice heard through voting.