Asked by Christopher Burch on Jun 13, 2024
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Select the letter of the word in the sentence that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. Armand doesn't mind that he was past over for a promotion; he plans to accept a new position at the end of the month.
A) past
B) accept
C) new
Past
The past refers to the time period that has already happened, contrasting with the present and future.
Accept
To receive or agree to take something offered or to acknowledge the truth or validity of something.
- Expose usual mishaps involving words that are phonetically or visually alike in English essays.
- Obtain insight into the proper usage of words often incorrectly used interchangeably.
Verified Answer
JM
Jakima MarshJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Past" should be "passed". "Past" is a preposition or an adjective, while "passed" is the past tense of "pass".
Learning Objectives
- Expose usual mishaps involving words that are phonetically or visually alike in English essays.
- Obtain insight into the proper usage of words often incorrectly used interchangeably.