One of the following statements contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
Question and options
One of the following statements contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
- The attackers decided to raise the castle to the ground.
- They raised their children to be freethinking boys and girls.
- To raise a toast to a newly-wed couple is a common practice.
- The rays of the sun rose over the mountain.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - The attackers decided to raise the castle to the ground.
To destroy a building completely is to 'raze' it to the ground, so 'raise the castle to the ground' is wrong. 'Raised their children', 'raise a toast' and 'rose over the mountain' use raise and rise correctly.
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