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I was doing my blank completion task for which we have to select words from a word bank. I chose "consumption" for the following sentence but the correct answer was "usage" both are in the word bank. Can you help explain what the difference is between the two? Thank you! Last edited: Jun 6, In one sense, "consumption" means eating, and clearly we do not eat cigarettes, but it does have a wider meaning which fits here.
The best answer in my opinion is "use" noun. Barque Banned Tamil. The word "consumption" is a little better suited to things that are eaten or drunk, though it might be used with other things too. Cross posted. The edited phrases are "empty" because they add no new information to the sentence. Simplicity ensures clarity. Choose the words that clearly express your ideas. Words you rarely use or "big words," while often invoked to give the appearance of mastery and expertise, can actually confuse readers, particularly if a word is unexpected in its context or suggests inappropriate connotations.
Nevertheless, there are cases when you may want to use a word that is not common in everyday speech because there are no other words that convey the same idea. Being clear and direct does not preclude you from using those words as long as you use them correctly and as long as the context is right.
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Use the Right Word A word is "right" when it is used appropriately and in a context where its intended meaning, tone, and implications correspond to the those associated with it. For example, even though readers would certainly follow your meaning if you wrote: Milton offers many comparative views on God and mankind.
The bottom line , however, is that mankind can never be perfect, but God can. English Language Learners Definition of usage. Kids Definition of usage. Legal Definition of usage. Get Word of the Day daily email!
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