Multiple choice

Choose the option in which the word STAY is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The Supreme court stayed the execution of the bill allowing criminals to contest the elections. (2) After the whole day's running around, I grabbed something to stay the pangs of hunger. (3) Jenny decided to stay at home with their young child. (4) I have been staying in this house for the last twenty years. (5) I invited my friends to stay with me during summer break.

  1. 4

  2. 2

  3. 5

  4. 1

  5. 3

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the word  is used inappropriately here. The word 'stay' is used for short term stay, whereas for longer stay we use the word 'live'.