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

The word tied is used in all four sentences, but with different meanings depending on the context.

In Option A, tied is used incorrectly. The sentence says, “the tied was high,” but the correct word should be tide, which refers to the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the moon’s gravity.

Option B uses tied up correctly, meaning to form a business partnership or agreement.

Option C uses tied the knot correctly, which is an idiom meaning to get married.

Option D uses tied correctly in the literal sense of fastening or securing the bags.

Hence, the correct answer in this case is option A.