Practice
Directions: In the following question a word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. He would practice for his basketball match for hours every day.
- B. Our neighbour has been practicing acupuncture for a long time.
- C. As she practiced, the sound of music filled the halls.
- D. It is a not good practice to repeat old mistakes. ✓
Correct Answer: D. It is a not good practice to repeat old mistakes.
Explanation
'Practice' is a noun meaning a repeated action or habit, used correctly in the fourth sentence. In the other sentences, the verb form 'practise' (or 'practising') should have been used.
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