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Durgadevi1 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Why the word "incorrect" is used instead of "wrong"?

During a spelling bee competition, if a student spells a word wrongly, the judge will say "That is incorrect."

Why the word "incorrect" is used instead of "wrong"?

  

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durgadevi1 Why the word "incorrect" is used instead of "wrong"? It's the judge's choice. I think 'incorrect' sounds a bit nicer.

  • durgadevi1 Why the word "incorrect" is used instead of "wrong"?
  • It's the judge's choice.
  • I think 'incorrect' sounds a bit nicer.
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durgadevi1Why the word "incorrect" is used instead of "wrong"?

It's the judge's choice. I think 'incorrect' sounds a bit nicer.

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