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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Circle the letter of the sentence in which the word in parenthesis is used incorrectly. (familial) a. The familial tune reminded us of college football games. b. She shared with her brothers the familial trait of cheerfulness. c. Although a demanding executive, in familial matters she is patient and accepting. d. Few strangers are privileged to enter Spanish familial circles.

OpenStudy (secret66):

a. The familial tune reminded us of college football games. Do you know why? Familial means, family or it's members. And what's familial tune? Nothing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank that's what I thought, but i also thought it could be c. So I wasn't sure.

OpenStudy (secret66):

Well, if you change the word "familial" into "familiar" in sentence c, it does make sense, doesn't it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes it does.

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