Question

Celestial means "heavenly." rated means "valued." keep these definitions in mind as you read the sentence on the right. then choose the correct word to complete the sentence below. Paine says that ________ should have a high cost. It would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.

1) heaven
2) freedom
3) valued
4) cost

Answer 1

The correct word is 'freedom'(option 2) as it fits with the provided sentence and reflects the idea that freedom is so valuable (celestial) it should have a high cost (be highly rated).

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question revolves around a sentence from what appears to be a historical or literary text. The question is seeking the correct word to complete the sentence, which references an idea put forward by Paine.

In full context, the sentence reads, "It would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Based on the given definitions, and with an understanding of the context, the correct option to complete the sentence is "freedom should have a high cost."

This implies that freedom, being so valuable and heavenly, should be held in high regard and is worth significant sacrifice and cost.