IPMAT Indore 2021
VA
Incorrect Word
Medium
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
Correct Option: 3
- Correct usage. 'Lighting' correctly refers to the act of causing to begin burning or illuminating.
- Correct usage. 'Lightning' correctly refers to the natural electrical discharge during a storm.
- Incorrect. 'Lightning' is used instead of 'lightening'. The correct word should be 'lightening', which refers to making lighter or less dark. The corrected sentence should read, 'I believe that skin lightening products have a lot of undesirable side effects.'
- Correct usage. 'Lightening' is used correctly to mean making less heavy.
Confusion: 'Lightning' and 'lightening' are often confused due to their pronunciation and similar spelling. 'Lightning' refers to the weather phenomenon, while 'lightening' means making something lighter in weight or color.