Multiple choice

Directions: Find the option where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

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.

  5. No Error
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In option (1), the meaning of the term 'oracular' as implied is prophetic. In option (2), the term oracle has been used to describe expertise. In option (3), the usage is to denote a place where such prophetic advice is given. In option (4), the meaning implied was 'to achieve something by scheming or manipulation', but the word oracular needs to be replaced by oracle to make it grammatically correct.

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