Question

directions: read each statement and determine whether the bolded word is used correctly or incorrectly. if the bolded word is used correctly write a “c” in the second column and move on to the next statement. if the bolded word is used incorrectly, write “i” in the second column, then rewrite the sentence so it conveys the correct meaning of the word. you may need to change the word, or rewrite the whole sentence. practice 4: correct, incorrect, explain

1. cherise’s argument made sense because after she said “yes,” she gave three reasons why she agreed with mary and supported each with evidence from her research.
2. i am the audience for the letter i wrote to my uncle.
3. last week, the american people were the authors of the president’s speech on tv.
4. when asked the question, “what is your favorite pizza topping?” alko responded with the claim, “what is your favorite pizza topping?”
5. the old town restaurant has endured the ups and downs in the area. it closed after it was open for two months.
6. the lawyer presented evidence like crime scene photos and testimony from experts to support the claim that her client did not commit the murder.

Explanation:

1.

"Argument" here means a set of reasons to support a position. Cherise gave reasons for agreeing with Mary, so the word is used correctly.

An "audience" is the receiver of a message. If you wrote the letter, you are the author, not the audience. So it's incorrect. Rewrite to reflect the correct role.

"Authors" create the work. The President (or their team) is the author of the speech, not the American people. So incorrect. Rewrite to show the correct author.

Answer:

C

2.