bh9e_ch18

EXERCISE 18–3 Misused words

EXERCISE 18–3Misused words

In each pair, click on the sentence that has no misused words. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 5

Because Anne Tyler often writes about family loyalties, her illusions to King Lear are not surprising.

Because Anne Tyler often writes about family loyalties, her allusions to King Lear are not surprising.

EXERCISE 18–3 Misused words - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that has no misused words. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

Designers of handheld devices understand that changes in ambience temperatures can damage the tiny circuit boards.

Designers of handheld devices understand that changes in ambient temperatures can damage the tiny circuit boards.

EXERCISE 18–3 Misused words - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that has no misused words. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

The Keweenaw Peninsula is bordered on three sides by Lake Superior.

The Keweenaw Peninsula is surrounded on three sides by Lake Superior.

EXERCISE 18–3 Misused words - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that has no misused words. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

At the cooking school in Tuscany, I learned that rosemary is a perfect compliment to lamb.

At the cooking school in Tuscany, I learned that rosemary is a perfect complement to lamb.

EXERCISE 18–3 Misused words - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that has no misused words. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

The person who complained to the human resources manager wishes to remain anonymous.

The person who complained to the human resources manager wishes to remain unanimous.

EXERCISE 18–3 Misused words - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that has no misused words. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.