Question

Which sentence contains an error in word usage? A) The old man in the wizard cloak gave a prophesy that the new king would be found in a forest. B) It seems like every fantasy movie these days begins with a dramatic voice detailing a prophecy. C) I don't like to make prophecies, but I'm pretty sure that there are going to be thunderstorms today. D) When someone prophesies the end of times, you should listen to those prophecies with a grain of salt.

Answer 1

well in a) prophecy is spelled wrong

Answer 2

Answer: A) The old man in the wizard cloak gave a prophesy that the new king would be found in a forest.

Explanation: Homophones are words that have a similar or identical sound but they have different meanings or even different grammatical purposes. The words "prophecy" and "prophesy" are homophones. A prophecy is a prediction of the future an it is a noun. Prophesy is a verb, and it means "to predict." In the given sentences, the one that contains an error in word usage is the first one, it uses "prophesy" when it should use "prophecy", the correct sentence would be "The old man in the wizard cloak gave a prophecy that the new king would be found in a forest."