Question

Which sentence has a word choice error?

The First Lady preceded the president into the Oval Office
The First Lady proceeded the president into the Oval Office

Answer 1

Answer: B.

The first lady proceeded the president into the Oval Office.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The sentence that has a word choice error is the second one - The First Lady proceeded the president into the Oval Office.
To proceed means to continue - you proceed doing something, or something proceeds on its own, but you cannot proceed a person - the verb is not transitive and thus doesn't require an object.
The first sentence is completely correct - to precede means to walk in front of someone, to be the first one there.