Read the definitions.
lean
\len\
[Middle English lenen, Old English hleoian; German
hlinen]
verb
1. to bend from a vertical position
2. to rely on for support or inspiration
3. to incline in opinion, taste, or desire
lien
\le-an\
[Anglo-French lien; Latin ligament, from ligare, "to
bind"]
Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.
A. The property cannot be put on the market until the lean has been completely repaid.
B. After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.
C. The business owner placed a lean on the property until the debt could be repaid.
D. The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.
E. The house could not be sold until the lean was removed.
Answer (2)
The sentences that use 'lean' correctly are B, 'After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right,' and D, 'The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.' The other options misuse 'lean' as they refer to a legal term 'lien.'
;
The sentences that use 'lean' correctly are, 'After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right,' and 'The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.' The term 'lean' is correctly applied in these contexts, while the other options misuse it as they refer to 'lien.' ;
