Question
Below a word is given in three sentences. Find out which one/ones make/makes a correct usage of the given word and mark the option accordingly. If the sentences are all correct mark option 5 as the answer.
Point
A. She made a valid point during the meeting.
B. They reached the highest point of the mountain.
C. He point the finger at his teammate for the error.
Solution
Sentence A: “Point” is correctly used as a noun, meaning an idea, argument, or item of discussion.
Sentence B: “Point” is correctly used as a noun, referring to a physical location or peak, in this case, the highest point of the mountain.
Sentence C: “Point” is incorrectly used as a verb here. The correct expression is “He pointed the finger”, not "He point the finger."
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