EXERCISE W5–8 Clichés and figures of speech

EXERCISE W5-8Clichés and figures of speech

Edit the following sentences to replace worn-out expressions and clarify mixed figures of speech. Type your answers in the boxes below.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

Example

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John stormed into the room like a bull in a china shop.

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Suggested revision: John stormed into the room like a hurricane.
EXERCISE 18-8 Clichés and figures of speech - Edit the following sentences to replace worn-out expressions and clarify mixed figures of speech. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - John stormed into the room like a bull in a china shop.

2 of 5

Some people insist that they’ll always be there for you, even when they haven’t been before.

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Suggested revision: Some people insist that they’ll always be available to help, even when they haven’t been before.
EXERCISE 18-8 Clichés and figures of speech - Edit the following sentences to replace worn-out expressions and clarify mixed figures of speech. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Some people insist that they’ll always be there for you, even when they haven’t been before.

3 of 5

The Cubs easily beat the Mets, who were in the soup early in the game today at Wrigley Field.

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Suggested revision: The Cubs easily beat the Mets, who were in trouble early in the game today at Wrigley Field.
EXERCISE 18-8 Clichés and figures of speech - Edit the following sentences to replace worn-out expressions and clarify mixed figures of speech. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The Cubs easily beat the Mets, who were in the soup early in the game today at Wrigley Field.

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We ironed out the sticky spots in our relationship.

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Suggested revision: We worked out the problems in our relationship.
EXERCISE 18-8 Clichés and figures of speech - Edit the following sentences to replace worn-out expressions and clarify mixed figures of speech. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - We ironed out the sticky spots in our relationship.

5 of 5

My mother accused me of beating around the bush when in fact I was just talking off the top of my head.

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Suggested revision: My mother accused me of evading her questions when in fact I was just saying the first thing that came to mind.
EXERCISE 18-8 Clichés and figures of speech - Edit the following sentences to replace worn-out expressions and clarify mixed figures of speech. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - My mother accused me of beating around the bush when in fact I was just talking off the top of my head.