Question

4a using words in context
read the following sentences. if the word in bold is used correctly, write c on the line. if the word is used incorrectly, write i on the line.

1. (a) ari’s hobby of corresponding with famous people made him well - known.

(b) the correspondence of state officials is available to the public.
(c) the copy should correspond in every way with the original.
(d) one day i mean to correspond the story of my early life.

1. (a) you really need to work on your bad latitude.

(b) the latitude tells us how far from the equator a place is.
(c) penguins are found only in southern latitudes near the pole.
(d) i would like some latitude in where i have my birthday party.

1. (a) tiana maintains that she and dolores were childhood friends.

(b) nathan maintained an even pace until the last hundred yards of the marathon.
(c) we were maintained in the principal’s office but released almost immediately.
(d) the city maintains all three public parks and does a fine job.
wordly wise 3000 - book 7

Explanation:

1. (a) "corresponding" meaning communicating by letter is correct. (b) "correspondence" as official - communication is correct. (c) "correspond" meaning be in agreement is correct. (d) "correspond" is misused; should be something like "relate" or "tell" the story.
2. (a) "latitude" means angular distance from the equator, not behavior, so incorrect. (b) Correct use referring to distance from the equator. (c) Correct use in terms of geographical location. (d) Correct use meaning freedom or scope.
3. (a) "maintains" meaning asserts is correct. (b) "maintained" meaning kept up a pace is correct. (c) "maintained" is misused; should be something like "held" or "kept" in the principal's office. (d) "maintains" meaning takes care of is correct.

Answer:

1. (a) C

(b) C
(c) C
(d) I

1. (a) I

(b) C
(c) C
(d) C

1. (a) C

(b) C
(c) I
(d) C