Question
Directions: In each question below, word is used in four
different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE. (A) The policy is based on the principles that inform bilateral relations. (B) As an expert musician, he is well informed with the keyboard. (C) Compassion for fellow beings informs all her novels. (D) The Prime Minster was informed about the crisis in the party.Solution
Inform- give (someone) facts or information; tell. ‘Inform’ is incorrectly used in option B. In other sentence, Inform is correctly used.
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