IPMAT Indore 2023
VA
Incorrect Word
Easy
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.
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.
Correct Option: 1
The incorrect usage is found in option 1. The word 'farther' is mistakenly used when the correct word should be 'further.' 'Farther' refers to physical distance, whereas 'further' is used to denote a metaphorical advancement or progress. The correct sentence should read: 'If you need to further your career, you should avoid all kinds of distractions.' The confusion might arise because 'farther' and 'further' are often used interchangeably in some contexts, but in the context of advancing something non-physical like a career, 'further' is the appropriate choice.