Studies _____ that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children.
A. assess
B. alter
C. indicate
D. compromise
They are such a ______ family---- they must have been shocked when their son dyed his hair pink.
A. controversial
B. conventional
C. united
D. happy
Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to ______ students' ability.
A. assess
B. alter
C. indicate
D. compromise
Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved further away from the living areas in order to _______ the damage.
A. resolve
B. abandon
C. compromise
D. decrease