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EXERCISE 18–9 Clichés and figures of speech

EXERCISE 18–9Clichés and figures of speech

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech. 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

Priscilla was used to working long hours to get her assignments done.

Priscilla was used to burning the candle at both ends to get her assignments done.

EXERCISE 18–9 Clichés and figures of speech - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech. 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

No matter how many books he reads, André can never seem to quench his thirst for knowledge.

No matter how many books he reads, André can never seem to satisfy his desire to learn.

EXERCISE 18–9 Clichés and figures of speech - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech. 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

In a period of cutbacks and outsourcing, tech-savvy workers know that having diverse skills is essential to continued success.

In a period of cutbacks and outsourcing, tech-savvy workers know that being a jack of all trades is a solid gold key to continued success.

EXERCISE 18–9 Clichés and figures of speech - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech. 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

Too many managers are causing chaos at corporate headquarters.

Too many cooks are spoiling the broth at corporate headquarters.

EXERCISE 18–9 Clichés and figures of speech - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech. 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

Juanita told Kyle that keeping secrets would be dangerous.

Juanita told Kyle that keeping skeletons in the closet would be playing with fire.

EXERCISE 18–9 Clichés and figures of speech - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech. 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.