Question

Use context clues or a dictionary to select the best definition for General MacArther’s use of dictate.

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the context in which General MacArthur lived, and according to the possible meanings from the dictionary, the best definition for General MacArthur's use of the word dictate is the third one: an order that must be obeyed.

Explanation:

To respond to this question, we have to be sure to know who General Douglas MacArthur was, and what he did for a living: MacArthur was a military man from America; he was the most decorated military in the history of the United States of America. He also was a five-star general of the United States Army and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He acted as supreme allied commander in the Pacific Front during World War II. After we are aware of who he was and what he did, we can decide which of the meanings from the dictionary is the right one in this case. Here, the best definition is "an order that must be obeyed" because he lived in that context: one of giving and receiving orders. A reality where is common to give orders to people and receiving orders from superiors. The third one is the definition that best fits.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "an order that must be obeyed". General Mac Arthur was successful during World War I. he became the most decorated U.S. officer due to his courageous conduct. He presented a dilemma stating the idea of the power and the right of the People to establish Government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established Government".