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In a reading sentence, the names on the PEOPLE vocabulary list that an applicant should recognize are:

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Correct answer

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

  1. A Names of current senators
  2. B George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
  3. C Names of foreign leaders
  4. D Only modern celebrities

Why this is the answer

The USCIS reading vocabulary list under PEOPLE contains just two names: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. These appear in reading sentences such as 'George Washington was the first President' or 'Lincoln was the President during the Civil War.' Because the list is short, applicants can focus on recognizing these two historical figures. The test does not use current senators, celebrities, or foreign leaders in the reading sentences. Knowing that the PEOPLE vocabulary is limited to Washington and Lincoln makes preparing for the reading test more manageable.
Source: USCIS Reading Vocabulary — People List

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About this topic: People Vocabulary

The reading test's people vocabulary is a short list — names like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and the titles President and Senators. These questions check that you can read each name and title aloud correctly. This is one of 6 Reading Vocabulary questions on people vocabulary, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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