EXERCISE W5–5 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 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.)
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 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.) - Queen Anne was so angry at Sarah Churchill that she refused to see her again.
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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Suggested revision: Correct
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 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.) - Jean-Pierre’s ambitious travel plans made it impossible for him to comply with the residency requirement for in-state tuition.
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 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 parade moved off of the street and onto the beach.
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 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 frightened refugees intend on making the dangerous trek across the mountains.
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 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.) - What type of a wedding are you planning?