Contextual errorQuestion 158 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: Regular exercise (weakened) the player's muscles, so he became (stronger) and (faster) on the (pitch).

  1. weakened
  2. stronger
  3. faster
  4. pitch
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Correct answer: weakened

Regular exercise makes muscles strong. A player cannot become stronger if his muscles get weak. The correct word is "strengthened".

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