Multiple choice

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.
ROPE

  1. The mountaineers were roped together.

  2. The rope is still in use as a form of capital punishment.

  3. If you give him enough rope, he'll soon come a cropper.

  4. He's worked here for many years and can therefore tie all ropes of the organisation.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is correct usage of word 'rope', which has been used here as a verb meaning to together with a rope. In (2), he used word 'rope' to depict capital punishment - death by hanging. (3) has used the term to allow someone enough freedom of action to bring on his/her own downfall. In context of organization, word rope is used to refer to procedures or methods used at an organization which therefore cannot be tied. Therefore, (4) is incorrect usage and the answer.

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