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What are example sentences showing how the word settled can be used incorrectly?
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
a.dust settled slowly as the truck moved down the road.b.as far as they were concerned,the matter was settled.c.immigrants from Sweden settled in Maryland.d.mavis decided that small-town life was settled..
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a.the dust settled slowly as the truck moved down the road
The word settled has more than one meaning. in which one of the following sentences is settled used incoorectly
I would say the is D Mavis decided that small town life was settled.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoIncorrect uses of the word settled, whether as an incorrect verb or meaning:
She had the dishes settled in the cupboards. Explanation: Dishes cannot "settle". However, they can be "set" or "put" or "arranged" or "stacked".
After putting the children to bed, the mother settled down the stairs to the living room.
Explanation: This is wrong verb choice. Using stairs implies movement (walked, skipped, ran), whereas settled implies coming to a point of rest or quiet.
The man settled his trousers and tucked in his shirt.
Explanation: This is wrong verb choice. Trousers cannot be "settled". Trousers can be arranged or fixed.
The parties wanted the case settling out of court.
Here, the word should be settled. The word form is incorrect.
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