Question
Which sentences use the word foliage correctly?
Select all that apply.
Responses
After baking the potato, remove the foliage and mash the interior flesh.
After baking the potato, remove the foliage and mash the interior flesh. - incorrect
He practiced his foliage so that if he ever got his hands on a real sword, he would be ready.
He practiced his foliage so that if he ever got his hands on a real sword, he would be ready. - no response given
The swarm of insects damaged the foliage in the tomato fields.
The swarm of insects damaged the foliage in the tomato fields. - correct
Every year, thousands of tourists travel to New England to view the fall foliage.
Select all that apply.
Responses
After baking the potato, remove the foliage and mash the interior flesh.
After baking the potato, remove the foliage and mash the interior flesh. - incorrect
He practiced his foliage so that if he ever got his hands on a real sword, he would be ready.
He practiced his foliage so that if he ever got his hands on a real sword, he would be ready. - no response given
The swarm of insects damaged the foliage in the tomato fields.
The swarm of insects damaged the foliage in the tomato fields. - correct
Every year, thousands of tourists travel to New England to view the fall foliage.
Answers
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The sentences that use the word "foliage" correctly are:
1. The swarm of insects damaged the foliage in the tomato fields. - correct
2. Every year, thousands of tourists travel to New England to view the fall foliage. - correct
The first two sentences are incorrect uses of "foliage." In the context of cooking, "foliage" refers to plant leaves, which do not apply to potatoes, and the second sentence seems to be a misuse related to practicing with a sword.
1. The swarm of insects damaged the foliage in the tomato fields. - correct
2. Every year, thousands of tourists travel to New England to view the fall foliage. - correct
The first two sentences are incorrect uses of "foliage." In the context of cooking, "foliage" refers to plant leaves, which do not apply to potatoes, and the second sentence seems to be a misuse related to practicing with a sword.