IPMAT Indore 2023 (VA) - One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word. | PYQs + Solutions

IPMAT Indore 2023

Incorrect Word

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

They found that all the flowers placed on their mother's grave had withered within a week.

The pet dog could not come to terms with his master's death and went to grave for him, even refusing to eat for several days.

When the witness was summoned by the lawyer, he made grave allegations against the accused.

The landlord issued a warning to the tenants that non-payment of rent was a grave matter and would lead to a court case.

Correct Option: 2

The incorrect usage is found in option 2. The phrase 'went to grave for him' is incorrectly used; it seems to mistakenly combine 'went to grave,' which is not a standard expression, with 'grieve,' which means to feel deep sadness, especially at a death. The correct sentence should read: 'The pet dog could not come to terms with his master's death and grieved for him, even refusing to eat for several days.' Students might get confused by the similar sounds of 'grave' (meaning very serious or solemn) and 'grieve' (to feel deep sadness), especially when discussing topics related to death.

IPMAT Indore 2023 (VA) PYQs

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

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