Asked by Joshua Steele on Jul 04, 2024
Verified
Select the letter of the word in the sentence that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. Accept for Julio, everyone here has been to Miami.
A) Accept
B) here
C) been
Look-alike/sound-alike Error
A mistake that occurs due to confusion between words that appear similar or sound similar but have different meanings.
Accept
To receive or take willingly something that is offered; to agree to or consent to a proposal or offer.
- Acknowledge common blunders involving words with similar phonetics or visuals in English texts.
- Achieve understanding of the accurate application of often misinterpreted words.
Verified Answer
KS
Kaithiri SegaranJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct word should be "Except" instead of "Accept," as "Except" means excluding someone or something, which fits the context of the sentence.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge common blunders involving words with similar phonetics or visuals in English texts.
- Achieve understanding of the accurate application of often misinterpreted words.