Question

which sentence uses momentum correctly? jack maintained momentum in his career, earning a promotion mere months after getting hired. jack appreciated his coworkers celebrating him with a momentum cake and party. jacks dedication and fondness for his new job was a momentum to his personal life.

Explanation:

• First sentence: "Momentum" here is used metaphorically to mean maintaining progress or forward - moving force in his career, which is a correct usage.
• Second sentence: "Momentum" is a physical concept (mass times velocity) or a metaphor for progress. A "momentum cake" is a wrong usage as it misapplies the word.
• Third sentence: "Momentum" is misused. "Dedication and fondness" cannot be described as "momentum" in this context.

Answer:

Jack maintained momentum in his career, earning a promotion mere months after getting hired.