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modicum
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/ˈmɒdɪkəm/
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/ˈmɑːdɪkəm/
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Explain the meaning and nuance of “modicum” in “a modicum of respect.”
Show how to use “a modicum of” with different nouns, and give five translated examples.
Compare “modicum” with “a little,” “a bit,” and “a trace” in meaning and tone.
Explain why “modicum” is usually used in the singular with “of,” and what kinds of nouns follow it.
Describe the register of “modicum” and suggest natural alternatives for casual conversation.
Give me a short exercise: complete five sentences with “modicum” or a suitable alternative.
Ask me three questions to check my understanding of “modicum” and its use.
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