Review: Diction

Decide whether the highlighted word or phrase in each of the following examples is appropriate in formal writing.

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1.      Some believe bleeding-heart liberals have caused Canada’s debt problems.

o    1.1 appropriate

o    1.2 inappropriate

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2.     The "sacred heart" is a common depiction of Jesus.

o    2.1 appropriate

o    2.2 inappropriate

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3.     The Internet has become very successful over the past decade.

o    3.1 appropriate

o    3.2 inappropriate

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4.    In 1812, General Brock was the hero of the day.

o    4.1 appropriate

o    4.2 inappropriate

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5.     The government will slash spending by three billion dollars.

o    5.1 appropriate

o    5.2 inappropriate

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