Question

evade:
1. (verb) to cleverly escape somebody or something, to avoid

invade:
1. (verb) to enter by force, to enter

Which sentence contains correct word usage?
The thieves were able to invade being arrested by the police.
Guerrilla forces evaded the capital city and announced their power.
Corn leaf aphids invaded the crop and caused damage to the plants.
Sheila tried to evade the private party by bribing the security guard.

Answer 1

Only sentence 3 is correct.

- 1 is wrong: use evade, not invade — e.g. "The thieves were able to evade being arrested by the police."
- 2 is wrong as written: guerrillas would invade the capital (enter it) or evade capture; e.g. "Guerrilla forces invaded the capital city and announced their power." or "Guerrilla forces evaded capture and later announced their strength."
- 4 is wrong / awkward: bribing a guard suggests gaining entry, not avoiding the party. Better: "Sheila tried to sneak into the private party by bribing the security guard."