Asked by Desean Enzor on Jul 12, 2024
Verified
Select the letter of the word in the sentence that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. When the candidate tried to speak, several demonstrators rose their banners and shouted slogans.
A) rose
B) their
C) and
Rose
A type of flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers which are often associated with romance and love.
- Diagnose widespread mistakes concerning words that look or sound alike in English composition.
- Enhance vocabulary through the recognition and application of correctly used words.
Verified Answer
VM
Veronica MelendezJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Rose" should be "raised" in this context, as it refers to lifting or elevating something (the banners), not the past tense of "rise."
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose widespread mistakes concerning words that look or sound alike in English composition.
- Enhance vocabulary through the recognition and application of correctly used words.