Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech — Unit test

Question 3 • Language Arts 2A - Mr. Crissinger

Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

Answer

The property cannot be put on the market until the lean has been completely repaid.

After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.

The business owner placed a lean on the property until the debt could be repaid.

The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.

The house could not be sold until the lean was removed.

Explanation

Lean can be a verb meaning to tilt or incline. In B, the water tower leans to the right, and in D, the voters are leaning toward a candidate. A, C, and E use “lean” where “lien,” a legal claim against property, is intended.

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