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Take a look at this dictionary entry. resist re • sist v. [from Anglo-French or Latin] to attempt to counter the actions or effects of Based on the definition, which sentence uses the word "resist” correctly? I agree with your plan, so I will resist by helping you complete the steps. I think I have enough resist in me to walk away from this stressful situation. I will resist the urge for sweets and have another slice of cake. I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight.

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" I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight "

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Answer:

I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight is the correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the dictionary entry that's provided in the question, the first option is correct, since the word resist is being misused.

In the second one, the word resist is misused too, since the sense of the sentence might be help.

The third option is also incorrect since the word resist is a verb and in the sentence is not used this way.

The last option is the correct answer because it gives the idea that the speaker attempts to counter the actions or effects of staying out late.

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