E x e r c i s e 3
Write C if the italicized word is used correctly. Write I if the word is used incorrectly.
1.
The good father was
notorious for doing nice things for his family.
2.
We discussed the
overall details of the plan.
3.
We planned our
spontaneous vacation for weeks before we left for the trip.
4.
At the mayor’s
banquet, guests ate steak and lobster.
5.
It is polite to wait until the end
of a play to clap for the performers.
6.
The
outdated computer came with all the newest software.
7.
This novel is a
masterpiece by the best writer of the 20th century.
8.
When the child got scared, he
hid in the closet to show his dominance.
9.
A funny movie always
boosts my mood when I am feeling sad.
10.
The sunset was so
gorgeous that everyone turned away in disgust.
11.
The
acute puppy rolled around on the floor.
12.
I moved to a different climate because of my
partiality for warmer weather.
13.
I will write my own
biography when I turn 50 years old.
14.
My need to pay rent
compelled me to get a job and make enough money.
15.
Screaming loudly in the library is a
virtue.
16.
One coat of paint was not enough, so I put on
multiple coats.
17.
The author of this book
narrates some famous battles.
18.
My
legacy will be tested in the coming week.
19.
We knew a win was
inevitable when our team was ahead by 100 points.
20.
I can be really mean. I wish I were better at controlling my
aggression.