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- The woman apparently chose to take her life. To "take her life" means: [to commit suicide]
- Police officers told the press "on condition of anonymity" means: [the officers' identities will be kept secret]
- Divorced women expect to face a "cold society" means: [society can be unwelcoming or unfriendly]
- The "lack of societal accountability" means: [nobody is held responsible]
- Divorce is considered a taboo in such areas. The word "taboo" in this sentence means: [looked down on]
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1. It would also be correct to say that "this event took place in a rural area of the Egypt".That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.
2. The man described in this article killed his wife for giving birth to a girl.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.
3. Egypt is not the only area in the world in which events like this have taken place.That is correct.
4. The husband in this article has been arrested for his role in his wife's death.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.
5. In some cases, death seems to be a more favorable outcome than divorce as a result of not producing males.That is correct.