HELP!!!!
Which definition is the correct usage of the word “alternate” in the following sentence?

The alternate route, which took us around the city, was less busy.

constituting an additional or different option

to interchange repeatedly and regularly with another

to change back and forth between conditions

a person who fulfills the duties of one who is absent

Question

HELP!!!!
Which definition is the correct usage of the word “alternate” in the following sentence?

The alternate route, which took us around the city, was less busy.

 constituting an additional or different option

 to interchange repeatedly and regularly with another

 to change back and forth between conditions

 a person who fulfills the duties of one who is absent

falco276 · Answer

@e.mccormick

e.mccormick · Answer

OK, can you eliminate any of them?  What part is giving you trouble?

anonymous · Answer

Look alternate up in the dictionary, that should help

anonymous · Answer

It is the first one. Alternative is another for for Different.

anonymous · Answer

Such as an alternative choice.

e.mccormick · Answer

Another clue in this particular question is that the second and third answers had the same meaning.  Can't have two answers to the question that are the same, so they negate each other.

anonymous · Answer

Answer is A!

falco276 · Answer

Thanks Guys. :)