There are four sentences A, B, C, D where the underlined word is used either correctly or incorrectly. Choose the option which lists all the sentences where the underlined word is used correctly in a sentence. A. The teacher asked the students to not elude to any online sources in their research papers. B. Reyna used a tricky turnaround move to elude the only defender before firing from 8 yards into the empty goal. C. Nick tried to elude the security men by sneaking through a back door. D. The mafia boss ordered his men to not elude to any criminal activity during their telephone conversations.
Explanation:
"To elude" means "to avoid or escape". Thus, elude does not fit with the sentences A and D. Sentences B and C make the correct use of the word. Hence, the answer is option C.
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