One of the following statements contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
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One of the following statements contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
- The young girl said, "I now request our chief guest to come forward for the lighting of the lamp."
- I just read that two men who took shelter under a tall tree during a thunderstorm were struck by lightning.
- I believe that skin lightning products have a lot of undesirable side effects
- The young girl helped her mother carry some of the groceries home, thereby lightening her heavy load.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - I believe that skin lightning products have a lot of undesirable side effects
Should be 'skin lightening products' (making lighter); 'lightning' is the electrical flash, correctly used for the men struck during the thunderstorm.
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