In each of the question, the underlined word is used in four different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Solution
Option A:Â "He is saving his strength for the heavy work he will have to do this afternoon" is a correct and common usage of the verb "save". It means to reserve or conserve energy for later use.
Option B:Â Malati saved the little boy from drowning. This is the correct use of 'save,' referring to protection.Â
Option C:Â This is correct, formal usage of "save" meaning "except" or "but". It indicates that the only piece of information known about Vijay is the exception clause that follows.
Option D:Â "I have saved myself of the truth of the report" is not correct standard English usage. The verb "save" requires a different preposition (usually "from" or "for") to describe being spared from something, such as "I saved myself from the truth".
