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EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech

EXERCISE 18–10Clichés and figures of speech

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

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Social networking Web sites such as Facebook allow you to take a trip down memory lane with old friends you have lost touch with.

Social networking sites such as Facebook allow you to reconnect with old friends you have lost touch with.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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One reason for the popularity of Facebook is that uploading photos and videos is as easy as pie.

One reason for the popularity of Facebook is that uploading photos and videos is a fast and simple process.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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Facebook’s user profiles allow for targeted marketing, which is a magnet for online advertisers.

Facebook’s user profiles allow for targeted marketing, which is a magnet that attracts online advertisers like moths to a flame.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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Once you have a public profile on Facebook, anyone can track you down and send you messages and friend requests.

Once you have a public profile on Facebook, you are fair game for anyone to track down and send messages and friend requests to.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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Having an old boyfriend or girlfriend stalking you with unwelcome messages out of the blue can be worse than your worst nightmare.

Having an old boyfriend or girlfriend stalking you with unwelcome, unexpected messages can be a nuisance.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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Fortunately, it takes two to tango, and you are able to block requests and messages from any person on Facebook you do not wish to hear from.

Fortunately, you are able to block requests and messages from any person on Facebook you do not wish to hear from.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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If you find that a friend posts too many annoying tidbits on Facebook, you can change your settings to hide that person’s posts.

If you find that a friend posts everything but the kitchen sink on Facebook, you can change your settings to hide that person’s posts.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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Remember to consider who has access to your Facebook page (for example, your parents or your boss), and post items accordingly, or you may end up with egg on your face.

Remember to consider who has access to your Facebook page (for example, your parents or your boss), and post items accordingly, or you may end up in an embarrassing situation.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

9 of 10

Some companies have banned access to sites such as Facebook from workplace computers because employees waste too much time socializing on them.

Some companies have put their foot down on employees using sites such as Facebook on workplace computers because employees waste too much time socializing on them.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.

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When used properly, Facebook can provide just the right mix of writing, visuals, and personal connections to stimulate thought and discussion.

When used properly, Facebook can provide the perfect storm of writing, visuals, and personal connections to stimulate thought and discussion.

EXERCISE 18–10 Clichés and figures of speech - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors. 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.