Concetti Chiave
- "Primary" refers to the most important or first in a sequence, such as primary education or primary responsibilities.
- In the context of U.S. elections, "primary" denotes the process of selecting a candidate to run in an election, often held in large venues like school gymnasiums.
- "Leading" is used to describe the foremost or most significant element, such as the leading cause of an issue or a leading company in an industry.
- The term "leading" can also imply guidance, indicating someone or something that is directing or showing the way.
- In education, "leading" can highlight exceptional performance, such as a school excelling in national test scores.
Primary
Primary means first in ranking of importance, or main. You can also use primary to refer to something that comes first on a timeline. Also, the first five years of school are considered primary, meaning the first years.
Two of my brothers are still in primary school. I am in twelfth grade, but they are in first and second grade.
My primary job is to make the coffee. I have lots of responsibilities at the office, but that is what I do first in the morning.
Primary is also used when referring to elections, only in the USA. It means a meeting of the voters or the guided process of selecting a candidate to run in an election.
The primary is on Tuesday. I hope that we are able to select someone who can beat the other candidate.
This primary will be held at the local school gymnasium. I think it is the largest room in the town and will be able to hold everyone.
Leading
The word leading means to be in the lead, or first. You use the word leading to refer to the most important part of something.
The leading cause of food poisoning is raw chicken. You should always make sure that meat is fully cooked before you eat it.
The leading video developer is releasing a new game. Every video game they have developed has been a hit.
Leading can also mean to lead, or guide. In this case, it refers to someone or something in the act of leading.
Susan is leading the way. No one else in our group knows where they are going, and I do not want to get lost.
Our school is leading the nation in test scores. Because of great teachers, our students were able to master the material.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Qué significa "primary" en el contexto educativo?
- ¿Cómo se utiliza "primary" en el contexto de elecciones en los Estados Unidos?
- ¿Qué implica el término "leading" cuando se refiere a una persona o grupo?
"Primary" se refiere a los primeros cinco años de la escuela, considerados como los años iniciales de educación.
En el contexto electoral de los Estados Unidos, "primary" se refiere a una reunión de votantes o al proceso guiado de selección de un candidato para una elección.
"Leading" implica que una persona o grupo está guiando o liderando, como cuando Susan lidera el camino porque nadie más sabe a dónde ir.