Multiple choice

Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible usages. Choose the one which is the most unsuitable usage.

ORACLE

  1. Her oracular comments have all come true.

  2. My mechanic is an oracle on engine troubles.

  3. Tourists still visit the site of the oracle at Delphi in Greece.

  4. She was promoted by working the oracular and making friends with the manager.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oracle is divine or mystical revelation. Options (1), (2) and (3), all reveal something that is not ordinary and is mystical. There is nothing oracular about her managing the promotion by making friends with the manager. Thus, option (4) is the incorrect statement and the correct answer.

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