Several of the explorers did not survive the terrible ______ across the desert. A. excursion B. journey Note: I am trying to justify the why A is less preferred. Is it because an excursion shorter an

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Several of the explorers did not survive the terrible ______ across the desert. A. excursion B. journey Note: I am trying to justify the why A is less preferred. Is it because an excursion shorter and rather unexpected whereas a journey is usually planned?Correction: *** an excursion is shorter***

Jun 19, 2013 6:25 AM

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A journey is a long trip and it is usually difficult. An excursion is shorter and usually is done for fun. Here is a great link explaining other words having to with travel: http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/excursion

June 19, 2013

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