EXERCISE 18–5 Idioms

EXERCISE 18–5Idioms

Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in the use of idiomatic expressions. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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Queen Anne was so angry at Sarah Churchill that she refused to see her again.

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Suggested revision: Queen Anne was so angry with Sarah Churchill that she refused to see her again.
EXERCISE 18–5 Idioms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in the use of idiomatic expressions. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Queen Anne was so angry at Sarah Churchill that she refused to see her again.

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Jean-Pierre’s ambitious travel plans made it impossible for him to comply with the residency requirement for in-state tuition.

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EXERCISE 18–5 Idioms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in the use of idiomatic expressions. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Jean-Pierre’s ambitious travel plans made it impossible for him to comply with the residency requirement for in-state tuition.

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The parade moved off of the street and onto the beach.

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Suggested revision: The parade moved off the street and onto the beach.
EXERCISE 18–5 Idioms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in the use of idiomatic expressions. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The parade moved off of the street and onto the beach.

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The frightened refugees intend on making the dangerous trek across the mountains.

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Suggested revision: The frightened refugees intend to make the dangerous trek across the mountains.
EXERCISE 18–5 Idioms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in the use of idiomatic expressions. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The frightened refugees intend on making the dangerous trek across the mountains.

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What type of a wedding are you planning?

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Suggested revision: What type of wedding are you planning?
EXERCISE 18–5 Idioms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in the use of idiomatic expressions. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - What type of a wedding are you planning?