Multiple choice

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

ABSENT

  1. Absenteeism is a problem at some schools.

  2. His absentist nature showed that he wasn't taking in the news.

  3. Why did you absent yourself from the vital meeting?

  4. His absence is due to illness.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) can be termed incorrect usage immediately because of use of the incorrect word 'absentist'.

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