Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option in which the word WISH is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The political leaders should respect the wishes of the people. (2) If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. (3) The wish list of the kids is ever growing. (4) I wish to be going to Mumbai next week, and I have got my seat booked too. (5) They both wished for a son to carry on the family business.

  1. 3

  2. 2

  3. 4

  4. 1

  5. 5
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the word is used inappropriately here. Instead of 'wish', the word 'intend' is more appropriate, which means 'planning to'

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