Multiple choice

The use of an incorrect word in place of a word with a similar sound, resulting in a nonsensical utterance is called ___________.

  1. word-sense disambiguation

  2. mondegreen

  3. spoonerism

  4. malapropism

  5. anti-proverb
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A malapropism (also called a dogberryism) is the use of an incorrect word in place of a word with a similar sound, resulting in a nonsensical, often humorous utterance.

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