Multiple choice

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

ACCENT

  1. Give me an accent to work you are doing.

  2. We accent the word 'bullock' on the first syllable.

  3. Bright colors accentuate the pattern of this material.

  4. Her red belt provided a bright accent on the plain white dress.
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Explanation

(2) uses the term accent in very general form as used commonly. The word 'accentuate' in (3) refers to emphasis or stress generally. (4) is also correct as word has been used to mean strongly contrasting detail. (1) doesn't make much sense, thereby is incorrect.

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