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Question

Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.
Is the Abominable Snowman a friction of the mountaineers’ imagination?

The correct answer is

a friction

The correct word is "figment" instead of "friction." "Friction" refers to resistance or a clash, while "figment" refers to something imagined. The phrase should be "Is the Abominable Snowman a figment of the mountaineers' imagination?"

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Important Questions from Correct Usage of Word

  1. Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

    REVISED

    A. The college has revised its plans because of local objections.

    B. The revised proposal will be presented to the board for discussion at Tuesday's meeting.

    C. The judge was revised in the newspapers for his opinions on rape.

  2. Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

    DEFY

    A. The brave young woman decided to defy the rules and pursue her dreams.

    B. His actions openly defied the authority of the government.

    C. The officer was convicted for refusing to defy orders

  3. Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

    HANDLE

    A. She carefully held the handle of the door.

    B. The detective found a crucial piece of evidence with his keen handle on the case.

    C. He couldn't handle the pressure and decided to quit.

  4. Select the option in which the usage of the given word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

    EXPECT

  5. Select the option in which the usage of the given word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

    RIGHT

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