Take a Swing!
This month’s workout, “Word Usage, Part 3,” again centers on the usage list under paragraph 5.250 of CMOS 17. Writing and editing are more efficient when you never have to look up gauntlet or dither over farther versus further.
Because the list is so long, we’re breaking it into parts for the workout series. Today’s quiz focuses on words beginning with the letters d through g.
Advanced editors might tackle the questions cold; learners can study those sections of the Manual before answering the questions. Take your time—some questions are not as simple as they seem!
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[Editor’s update: This quiz has now been updated to refer and link to the 17th edition.]
Note: Style guides and dictionaries sometimes disagree. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition.
Chicago Style Workout 16: Word Usage, Part 3
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An excellent exercise. Thanks.