Sprint 3.3: Precipitate And Galvanise

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 is often cited as the spark that started World War I. Since the assassination caused a disastrous event to happen unexpectedly, the correct verb is to say it the war. We avoid saying it the war because that term typically means speeding up a chemical or social process that is already actively changing, rather than plunging a continent into sudden violence. In a different scenario, a group distributes underground pamphlets secretly encouraging citizens to rebel against an oppressive regime over several months. Because the pamphlets are slowly stirring up ongoing unrest over time, the most precise word is . We do not choose because that implies a single, immediate act of provoking a specific action, rather than a gradual, underlying stirring of sentiment.

1. The sudden collapse of the major investment bank a severe global economic crisis that impacted markets worldwide.
2. The government's decision to implement a steep and sudden wealth tax widespread protests across the nation.
3. Intelligence reports revealed that foreign agents were secretly rebellion among the border states to destabilise the region.
4. By encouraging open debate and critical thinking, the inspiring history teacher a deep love for learning among her students.
5. The accidental discovery of penicillin a revolution in modern medicine and accelerated antibiotic research.