IPMAT Indore 2019 (VA) - One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word. | PYQs + Solutions

IPMAT Indore 2019

Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The attackers decided to raise the castle to the ground.

They raised their children to be freethinking boys and girls.

To raise a toast to a newly-wed couple is a common practice.

The rays of the sun rose above the mountain.

Correct Option: 1

In option 1, the phrase should be 'raze the castle to the ground', not 'raise', as 'raze' means to completely destroy or demolish.