Multiple choice

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

ADVANTAGE

  1. He is always striving to gain an advantage over others.

  2. Being able to speak French is advantageous in Europe.

  3. He used his speed to advantage in the game.

  4. I'm afraid you have the advantage of me, have we met before?

  5. You can't take advantage of me in this fashion.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Advantage' as used in (1) and (2) indicates a benefit or a favourable position, but advantageous (adj) in (2) is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage would be to replace the adjective with the noun form: Being able to speak French is an advantage in Europe. Advantage in (3) and (5) is to make good use of and 'have the advantage of' in (4) means that you seem to recognize me but I don't know you. Hence, (2) is the incorrect answer.

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