Question

3. Circle the letter of the sentence in which the word in bold-faced type is
used incorrectly.

a. Behind a FACADE of confidence the young gymnast quivered with anxiety.
b. The salesclerk recommended a washable FACADEto protect my clothing.
c. Visitors to Hollywood film studios are often surprised to see mansions and main
streets that have only FACADES.
d. The FACADES of Gothic cathedrals are often decorated with statues of saints and
biblical figures.

Answer 1

@AnswerMyQuestions

Answer 2

The bold-faced type is FACDE(S), correct?

Answer 3

@iLorita

Do you know what Facade means ?

Answer 4

You can just get the meaning of the word, and see which choice uses the word wrong.

Answer 5

http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&q=facade+meaning&oq=facade+meaning&gs_l=serp.3..35i39j0i67j0i7i30l2.122231.124482.0.124725.10.9.1.0.0.3.228.1610.0j8j1.9.0.chm_qwpr...0...1.1.61.psy-ab..3.7.1051.NQ3woQyqugs&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.84607526,d.cGU&biw=1366&bih=643&ech=1&psi=9oPHVJ7YHoesogSUqIII.1422361572548.3&ei=9oPHVJ7YHoesogSUqIII&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&gws_rd=ssl

Answer 6

I did but I don't fully understand it

Answer 7

the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space

Answer 8

an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

Answer 9

good luck!

Answer 10

So which one do you think is the answer?

Answer 11

A?

Answer 12

@Tjbrew

Answer 13

no, A. is correct and would fall under the second definition I posted...try again!

Answer 14

No nvm it's B

Answer 15

Yes!! Great Job!! :)

Answer 16

B/c it doesn't make sense with the definitions you gave me

Answer 17

Thank you!!

Answer 18

you got it!! ;)