Multiple choice

Directions: Find the statement where the given word has not been used correctly.

INITIATIVE

  1. She showed great initiative in helping the accident victims.

  2. Do not ask me what to do, use your own initiative.

  3. If we delay engaging the enemy, we will lose the initiative.

  4. You are responsible for my initiative.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Meaning of the term ‘initiative’ in options (1) and (2) is the ability and enterprise to do what needs to be done. The meaning as used in option (3) is ‘the power or right to take action’. In option (4), the word ‘initiative’ is incorrectly used as you cannot hold somebody else responsible for your own initiative. The incorrect usage is in option (4).

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