Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 18:

All-round vs. All Around

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"All-round" is an adjective meaning versatile or general. Example: He is an all-round mechanic.

"All around" has the meaning of being all over a given area. Example: Fir trees were all around the cabin.

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Directions:
Click the term that correctly completes each sentence.
1.
Charlie's (all-round) (all around) abilities make her an ideal candidate.
2.
She was well liked as an (all-round) (all around) personality.
3.
Snowcapped mountains were (all-round) (all around) the valley.
4.
The club placed notices (all-round) (all around) the school.
5.
(All-round) (All around) the city the streets were flooded.
6.
Our definition of an (all-round) (all around) great cook is a cook that is also creative.
7.
We have flown (all-round) (all around) the country.
8.
They danced (all-round) (all around) the dance floor.
9.
As a textbook, I would consider it an (all-round) (all around) reference book.
10.
A versatile writer is a writer with (all-round) (all around) writing skills.
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