Question

In the sentence below from paragraph 8, what does the word hallowed tell the reader? "For a century and a half you have defended, guarded, and protected its hallowed traditions of liberty and freedom, of right and justice..."


A.The ways of living are sacred and important.


B.The rules for life are safe and constant.


C.The laws that guide are fair and correct.


D.The methods that last are wise and strong.

Answer 1

The answer is A. The ways of living are sacred and important.

Reason: The word hallowed means to make holy (or sacred) and 'hallowed traditions' are ways of living that are sacred and important.