Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying misspelled words within given sentences. Each sentence has a word underlined, and the goal is to determine if the underlined word is misspelled. The options provided are:
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A: Correct
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B: Incorrect (misspelled)
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C: No error
We will analyze each sentence step by step to identify any misspellings.
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Solution:
#### 1.
The car mounted the pavement narrowly missing the pedestrians. No error
- Underlined word:
mounted
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Analysis: The word "mounted" is correctly spelled. It means to climb or go up.
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Answer:
A (Correct)
#### 2.
Upon seeing the children safe, their mother immediately uttered a sigh of relief. No error
- Underlined word:
immediately
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Analysis: The word "immediately" is correctly spelled. It means without delay.
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Answer:
A (Correct)
#### 3.
The student was embarrassed and tried to be discrete in her actions. No error
- Underlined word:
discrete
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Analysis: The correct word should be
discreet, which means showing prudence and reserve. "Discrete" refers to separate or distinct.
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Answer:
B (Incorrect)
#### 4.
The government insisted that business need to be more flexible. No error
- Underlined word:
need
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Analysis: The correct form here should be
needs because "business" is singular.
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Answer:
B (Incorrect)
#### 5.
Members of the committee were asked to give their opinions on the grasses. No error
- Underlined word:
opinions
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Analysis: The word "opinions" is correctly spelled.
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Answer:
A (Correct)
#### 6.
Traveling on the cruise liner turned out to be a pleasurable experience with delightful scenery. No error
- Underlined word:
pleasurable
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Analysis: The word "pleasurable" is correctly spelled.
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Answer:
A (Correct)
#### 7.
The agreement found the service both salutary and impractical. No error
- Underlined word:
salutary
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Analysis: The word "salutary" is correctly spelled. It means beneficial or conducive to good.
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Answer:
A (Correct)
#### 8.
According to the manual, there was a Latin value in need of repair. No error
- Underlined word:
manual
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Analysis: The word "manual" is correctly spelled.
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Answer:
A (Correct)
#### 9.
The agreement stirred because of a disagreement over schedules. No error
- Underlined word:
stirred
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Analysis: The correct word should be
stalled, which means to stop progressing. "Stirred" means to cause movement or excitement.
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Answer:
B (Incorrect)
#### 10.
Calling about appointments is never for self-service. No error
- Underlined word:
self-service
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Analysis: The word "self-service" i
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