Question

In the following question, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. DEPLETE (i) The heavy rain will deplete the water supply in the region. (ii) His savings were depleting by the minute as he spent more on unnecessary items. (iii) We must deplete the resources available to ensure long-term sustainability.

Q: Answer-In the following question, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the opt...

In sentence i, deplete is used correctly to mean the reduction or exhaustion of something, in this case, the water supply. In sentence ii, depleting is also used correctly, referring to the gradual reduction of savings. In sentence iii, deplete is incorrectly used. To deplete something means to reduce or use up a resource. The sentence suggests that depleting resources is necessary for sustainability, which is incorrect.