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Usage of the term "graduating college"



 
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Usage of the term "graduating college" #1 (permalink) Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:31 am   Usage of the term "graduating college"
 

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ESL/EFL Test #541 "English Slang Idioms (283)", question 1

"When I went to court, the judge told me that if I ever showed up in his courtroom again I would be going to jail. The threat of going to jail was more than enough to make me ......... my ways. I don't drink anymore and the only reason I got into fights was because I was too drunk all the time," Roy said to Hank.

(a) build
(b) sow
(c) mend
(d) increase

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #541 "English Slang Idioms (283)", answer 1

"When I went to court, the judge told me that if I ever showed up in his courtroom again I would be going to jail. The threat of going to jail was more than enough to make me mend my ways. I don't drink anymore and the only reason I got into fights was because I was too drunk all the time," Roy said to Hank.

Correct answer: (c) mend
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is the term "graduating college" correct usage?

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Usage of the term "graduating college" #2 (permalink) Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:44 am   Usage of the term "graduating college"
 

"Graduating from college" is appropriate usage in North American English - in my opinion. Although, "graduating college" sounds more like British usage to me.
I think we need Alan's opinion to be sure.
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