Question
Given below is a word followed by three sentences. You
need to understand whether the sentences used the highlighted word correctly or not. Mark the incorrect sentence with the incorrect word usage as your answer. Sustain (I) The charity has been working tirelessly to sustain the educational programs for underprivileged children, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive. (II) The excessive amount of work was beginning to sustain her energy levels, making her feel more and more drained. (III) To sustain economic growth, the government must implement policies that will support long-term development.Solution
(I) Correct Usage: "Sustain" is correctly used here, as it refers to maintaining or keeping ongoing the educational programs. (II) Incorrect Usage: The verb "sustain" is misused here. It should indicate supporting or maintaining something, but the way it's used here creates confusion. The proper verb would be "deplete" or "exhaust" since it refers to the decreasing of her energy, not maintaining it. (III) Correct Usage: "Sustain" is correctly used here to mean maintaining or continuing the economic growth.
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