English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 78

Word Use
Each of the following sentences contains a mistake identified in the left-hand margin. Underline the mistake and then correct it in the space provided.
1. Slang
Because Nicole has a lot of pull at work, she always has first choice of vacation time.
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2. Wordiness
Truthfully, I've been wishing that the final could be postponed to a much later date sometime next week.
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3. Cliché
Kate hoped her friends would be green with envy when they saw her new boyfriend.
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4. Pretentious language
Harold utilizes old coffee cans to water his houseplants.
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5. Adverb error
The sled started slow and then picked up speed as the icy hill became steeper.
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6. Error in comparison
When the weather is dry, my sinus condition feels more better. 8 comparison
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7. Confused word
If you neglect your friends, their likely to become former friends. word
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8. Confused word
She's the neighbor who's dog is courting my dog. word
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9. Confused word
If you don't put cans, jars, and newspapers on the curb for recycling, the word township won't pick up you're garbage.
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10. Confused word
"Its the most economical car you can buy," the announcer said. word
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