route vs. root

[Condi]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #223 "Confusing Words test (6)", question 9

The bus driver was issued a new .......... He thought it would be a nice change, because it was in a quieter area of the city.

(a) route
(b) root
(c) rot
(d) wrote

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #223 "Confusing Words test (6)", answer 9

The bus driver was issued a new route. He thought it would be a nice change, because it was in a quieter area of the city.

Correct answer: (a) route
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Root versus route as in "the route/root of the referral to me"

[Mister Micawber]

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