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Alenkinab [10]
2 years ago
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There is likewise another diversion which is only shown before the emperor and the empress, and first minister, upon particular

occasions. [1] The emperor lays on the table three fine silken threads of six inches long; one is purple, the other yellow, and the third white. [2] These threads are proposed as prizes for those persons whom the emperor has a mind to distinguish by a peculiar mark of his favor. . . . [3] The emperor holds a stick in his hands, both ends parallel to the horizon, while the candidates advancing, one by one, sometimes leap over the stick, sometimes creep under it, backward and forward, several times, according as the stick is advanced or depressed. [4]
After reading the passage for the first time, which sentence would readers most likely need to reread for better understanding?

sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
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2 answers:
shepuryov [24]2 years ago
7 0
Hi!

The sentence that would need re-reading would be sentence 4 or the last one.

Hope this helps !
kupik [55]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:4

Explanation:

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