Asked by Kaitlyn Allen on Mar 10, 2024
Verified
Which of the following sentences uses camouflaged verbs?
A) The cops investigated the theft.
B) She was assisted by Karen during the surgery.
C) The attorney recorded the conversations with his client.
D) The bank was forced to make an acquisition of that company on behalf of the client.
E) The company was forced to liquidate its assets.
Camouflaged Verbs
Verbs that are transformed into nouns or adjectives, often making sentences more complicated and harder to understand.
Acquisition
The process of gaining possession or control of something, such as a company purchasing another company or assets.
Liquidate
To convert assets into cash, often in the context of closing a business or paying off debt.
- Discern and separate technical vocabulary, informal slang, and professional jargon.
Verified Answer
EZ
Erick ZambranoMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Camouflaged verbs are verbs that have been turned into nouns, often leading to more complex and less direct sentences. In choice D, "make an acquisition" could be more directly stated as "acquired," indicating the use of a camouflaged verb.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and separate technical vocabulary, informal slang, and professional jargon.