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3 January, 15:15

Read the dictionary entry.

protest (proh-test)

verb

1. to object

2. to make a serious declaration

noun

3. a complaint

4. a dispute

Which meaning of protest best defines the underlined word in the paragraph?

Once when my mother served turnips, my dad staged a protest. He put down his fork, stood up, and told Mom turnips should be banned from the face of the earth. Now we only eat them if Dad is on a business trip and eating away from home.

A.

1. to object

B.

2. to make a serious declaration

C.

3. a complaint

D.

4. a dispute