Question

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.

• A. During her summer holidays she usually went to the village to stay with her grandparents and her large extended family.
• B. She said, “I always stay awake late into the night till my daughters come home, as I worry a lot about their safety.”
• C. The ownership of the property went to the eldest son of the family, but the other siblings went to court and asked for a stay order.
• D. Due to the ban on slaughter of cattle, the neglected ones often stay away, wandering into fields and eating the crops.

Hint:

- "Stray" refers to animals wandering, while "stay" means to remain or avoid something. In this context, "stray away" is the appropriate term for animals moving away.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In option (D), the phrase "stay away" is incorrectly used. The word "stay" suggests remaining in one place or avoiding something. The correct phrase in this context should be "stray away" as "stray" refers to animals wandering away from a particular area. The sentence should read: "Due to the ban on slaughter of cattle, the neglected ones often stray away, wandering into fields and eating the crops."