Question

se the following definitions to answer the 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

"Corn leaf aphids invaded the crop and caused damage to the plants." — correct.

Explanation: "invade" = enter by force or overrun, which fits pests entering crops. The others misuse the words:
- (1) should be "evade being arrested..."
- (2) should be "invaded the capital city..." (if they entered by force)
- (4) is contradictory — bribing a guard would let Sheila enter, not evade the party; if she was avoiding it, use "avoid" or "evade being seen."