Multiple choice

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

AVENUE

  1. They stroll down the shady avenue.

  2. Their avenue is hard work.

  3. We must explore every avenue open to us in an effort to solve the problem.

  4. Hard work is the avenue to success.
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Explanation

(1) refers to a road or path with trees on either side. Usage of 'avenue' in (3) and (4) is to depict a way of doing or getting something done. (2) is incorrect usage as the word has been used to mean strength or positive trait, which does not mean avenue.

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