Which of the Following Sentences Uses an Idiom Inappropriately

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences uses an idiom inappropriately?

• A) I can recite the poem from heart.
• B) It's hard to believe that we lost our jobs.
• C) She built this company from scratch.
• D) The salesperson sweetened the deal by offering a huge discount.
• E) When I bought my car, the dealer threw in free tires.

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Definitions:

Assumptions

Premises or ideas accepted as true without proof or prior verification.

Preexisting Knowledge

The background information or understanding that an individual possesses before learning new information.

Using An Analogy

An educational method of explaining a new concept by comparing it to a more familiar concept.

Ongoing Conflict

A continuing or persisting conflict without resolution, often involving prolonged struggle or disagreement.