... “profit-wise,” “time-wise,” and “height-wise.” Test: Made-up Words Please rewrite the following sentences, substituting preferred words for the words in italics The Answer Key offers possible revisions; ... university with a milliondollar donation 216 t Bad Grammar Ch 11.pmd 216 3/17/2004, 9:47 AM Made-up Words Here’s Why: Again, “gift” is a noun that shouldn’t be turned into a verb There are obviously ... How can we theorize this contradiction? 218 t Bad Grammar Ch 11.pmd 218 3/17/2004, 9:47 AM Made-up Words She enthused about the opera at dinner, but immediately fell asleep when it began 10 He’s...