Multiple choice

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

CROWN

  1. The colonies revolted against the Crown.

  2. He was crowned the Order of the Sacred Treasure by the Emperor of Japan.

  3. Mr. Jenkins crowned his performance with a show-stealing display on the musical glasses.

  4. A wonderful flower wreath crowned her head.

  5. The crowns kowtowed to the orders of the Residents.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the second sentence 'Order' means a group of people upon whom a government or sovereign has formally conferred honor for unusual service or merit. Therefore, the verb should be awarded. Crowned means enthrone. Hence, (2) is the answer.

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