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) aris 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. _ 2. (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. _ 3. (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 principals 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" means communicating by letter, which is correct in the context of corresponding with famous people.
• (b) "correspondence" as official letters being available to the public is correct usage.
• (c) "correspond" meaning to be in agreement or similarity with the original is correct.
• (d) "correspond" is misused here; a more appropriate word like "relate" or "tell" would be better for sharing a story.

2.

• (a) "latitude" doesn't mean behavior; it's about geographical position or freedom. So this is incorrect.
• (b) Defining latitude as the distance from the equator is correct.
• (c) Referring to southern latitudes near the pole for penguin - habitat is correct usage.
• (d) "latitude" here means freedom or leeway in choosing a location for a party, which is correct.

3.

• (a) "maintains" meaning to assert is correct in the context of Tiana's claim.
• (b) "maintained" meaning to keep at a steady pace is correct.
• (c) "maintained" is misused; a word like "detained" would be more appropriate.
• (d) "maintains" meaning to take care of or keep in good condition for public parks 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