Question 56

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

To 'appraise' means to assess the value or quality of something, and to 'apprise' means to inform someone about something. Option A uses 'appraise' in the right context since a mechanic is supposed to asses the quality of the car. Options B and C both use the terms 'apprise' and 'appraise' respectively to refer to the principal apprising the school's governing board and teachers assessing their performances, respectively, and are correct uses. Option D is correct as it has the incorrect usage; the soldiers should be informing the commanding officer and the correct term should be 'apprise' and not 'appraise'.

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