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In the sentence 'Independence Day is in July,' the words 'Independence Day' refer to:

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The national holiday on July 4 celebrating U.S. independence

  1. A A day to elect the President
  2. B The national holiday on July 4 celebrating U.S. independence
  3. C A military parade day
  4. D A state holiday only

Why this is the answer

INDEPENDENCE DAY is on the USCIS reading vocabulary list under HOLIDAYS. In a sentence such as 'Independence Day is in July,' it refers to the federal holiday on July 4 that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The reading test pairs holiday vocabulary with months and simple verbs to form readable sentences. Recognizing 'Independence Day' as the July 4 holiday — and connecting holidays to their months — is part of the holidays-vocabulary content the reading test measures.
Source: USCIS Reading Vocabulary — Holidays: Independence Day

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About this topic: Holidays Vocabulary

Holidays vocabulary covers the holiday names on the USCIS reading list — Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving — and the months that go with them. This is one of 6 Reading Vocabulary questions on holidays vocabulary, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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