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Which piece of text uses this meaning of subject?

subject verb to force another person to undergo some experience

Although Ashley does well in math and science, history has always been her favorite subject.

Peter sang loudly in the kitchen, unaware that Ashley was standing behind him. When he turned around and saw her, he exclaimed, "Sorry, I didn't mean to subject you to my horrible singing."

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Which piece of text uses this meaning of minor?

minor adjective not especially important

According to the survey, a majority of employers consider an applicant's course of study in college to be a minor factor in the hiring process.

In most states, a minor must have permission from a parent or guardian to get his or her ears pierced.

key idea

Some words have more than one meaning.

Words that are spelled and pronounced the same way but have different meanings are called homonyms.

Jessica struck the match and held it against the tinder to start the campfire.

What color furniture would match the maroon carpeting?

Words that are spelled the same way but have different pronunciations and meanings are called homographs.

The double bass is the largest string instrument in an orchestra.

In this sentence, bass rhymes with case.

Bass is a variety of spiny-finned freshwater and saltwater fish.

In this sentence, bass rhymes with grass.

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The word minor has more than one meaning. The question asks for this meaning:

minor adjective not especially important

Consider the first answer choice.

According to the survey, a majority of employers consider an applicant's course of study in college to be a minor factor in the hiring process.

Here, minor means not especially important. This is the correct answer.

Consider the second answer choice.

In most states, a minor must have permission from a parent or guardian to get his or her ears pierced.

Here, minor means a person who is not legally an adult. This is not the correct answer.

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