Instructions

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

Question 95

The words "right," "write," "rite," and "Right" are homophones — they sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. It's important to use the correct form based on context.

We now examine each of the options individually to analyse whether the words have been used properly in the correct context.

A. Last week we learnt about the right way to greet our customers.
The word "right" is correctly used here — it refers to the correct or proper way of doing something.

B. "Get it write the first time" is an often-heard management slogan.
Here, "write" is incorrectly used. The sentence is talking about doing something correctly, not about writing. The correct word here should be "right."

C. In India, driving on the Right side of the road is wrong.
"Right" is purposefully used in this sentence to emphasise a directional pun. Driving on the "right" (as in direction) is actually incorrect in India, where people drive on the left. Here, the word "right" is used appropriately by deftly utilising its dual meaning.

D. The rite of afternoon tea is described in many of Enid Blyton's books.
The word "rite" is used correctly here — it refers to a ritual or ceremonial act, and in this case, the ritual of afternoon tea.

Option B is the correct answer in this case, as it incorrectly uses "write" where "right" was intended.

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