Word Choice and the Use of Idioms (errors in the choice of words and in the use of idiomatic
expressions)
the answer is d.
A.And so, we on this special projects team have an important mission spread before us-one that will affect every man and woman in this corporation and get us a leg up on the competition.
B.Although she had a touch of flu last week, Ramona gave a stirring performance as the youthful Eleanor Roosevelt.
C.We sincerely apologize for the loss of your luggage and for any inconvenience it may have caused you.
D.Perennially unemployed, given to endless puffing on chains of unfiltered cigarettes, and an unremitting cad with women, Ralph was the very epitome of a lounge lizard.
I think you're right.
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The error in word choice and the use of idiomatic expressions can be found in option D.
In the given sentence, the phrase "very epitome of a lounge lizard" is an idiomatic expression. However, the word "perennially" does not fit appropriately in this context.
To identify the error, we can examine the meaning of the word "perennially." "Perennial" means lasting for a long time or recurring. It is often used to describe plants that come back year after year. However, in this sentence, it does not accurately describe someone who is unemployed, smokes unfiltered cigarettes, and is a playboy with women.
To correct this error and improve the word choice, we can replace "perennially" with "chronically" or "habitually." Both of these words accurately convey the meaning that Ralph is consistently or repeatedly exhibiting these behaviors.
Therefore, the correct answer is D.