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By the end of the Shang
dynasty, the Chinese had
developed a form of writing
in which each character
represented a
Choose
v Choose
sound.
letter.
syllable.
word or idea.
By the end of the Shang dynasty, the Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a word or idea.
By the end of the Shang dynasty, the Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a syllable.
To complete the sentence, follow these steps:
1. Analyze the sentence and identify the missing word or phrase.
2. Consider the context of the sentence and the given options.
3. Evaluate each option and choose the one that best fits the sentence.
In this case, the sentence states that "By the end of the Shang dynasty, the Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a _______."
To determine the missing word, review the options:
- "sound" refers to the auditory element of speech.
- "letter" refers to a written symbol representing a particular sound.
- "syllable" refers to a unit of pronunciation typically containing a vowel sound.
- "word or idea" refers to a complete unit of meaning in language.
Based on the options and the context of the sentence, the most appropriate answer would be "word or idea." Therefore, select "word or idea" from the dropdown menu to complete the sentence.