Multiple choice

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

PARADE

  1. She likes to parade her wealth.

  2. Visitors enjoy strolling along the parade on the seafront.

  3. There's quite a parading at smart weddings.

  4. New dresses and hairstyles are on parade at the dance.

  5. Don't try to parade your riches.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Usage of the word parade, as implied in sentences (1) and (5) is to show off. The usage implied in sentence (2), is a public place where one can walk leisurely like market, park, row of shops, etc. In sentence (4) the word is used to mean display. In sentence (3) the word used 'parading' is incorrect form of parade. Thus option (3) is the required answer.

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