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Linhtho0211 Posted 18 years ago
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Varied or various racial groups?

These ____ racial and ethnic groups have learned to live together in peace and harmony, setting an example well worth following.
Should it be "varied" or "various" to be filled in the blank above? And please explain me why.
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Hi, These __ racial and ethnic groups have learned to live together in peace and harmony, setting an example well worth following. Should it be "varied" or "various" to be filled in the blank above? And please explain me why.

  • Hi, These __ racial and ethnic groups have learned to live together in peace and harmony, setting an example well worth following.
  • Should it be "varied" or "various" to be filled in the blank above?
  • And please explain me why.
  • Either word would fit.
  • varied - Stresses that they show variety various - Indicates that they are different, and also stresses that there are several.
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Hi,
These __ racial and ethnic groups have learned to live together in peace and harmony, setting an example well worth following.
Should it be "varied" or "various" to be filled in the blank above? And please explain me why.

Either word would fit.

varied - Stresses that they show variety

various - Indicates that they are different, and also stress

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