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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Elected President of Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Elected President of Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil's presidency, defeating Jair Bolsonaro in a close election. This victory marks a return to power for the leftist leader.

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Adjective
Of great importance or value.
Adjective
serious and involving a lot of action in a short time
Verb
to ask about or examine something carefully
Verb
To bring something up or into consideration.
Noun
A feeling of worry or anxiety about something.
Noun
A state of disorder or instability, especially in a society or group.
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Part 1: Multiple choice

Who won the Brazilian presidential election?

What does Lula's victory mean for Brazil?

Part 2: Fill in the blank

Lula received 51.8 percent of the  blank.

The election results showed a close  blank between candidates.

Part 3: Put in order

Put the sentences in the order the article presents them.

  1. ALuiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the election.
  2. BThe election campaign was intense.
  3. CThe final results were announced.
  4. DMr. Bolsonaro questioned the election results.
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