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.
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.
Solution
The question is testing for word usage of stay.
Stay means to remain in a particular place, condition, or position without moving or changing. Think of it like when you tell your dog to "stay" - you want them to remain in that exact spot! It can also mean to continue in a certain state (like staying awake) or to reside temporarily somewhere (like staying at a hotel).
Option 1 -> Correct usage. "Stay awake" means to remain in the state of being awake.
Option 2 -> Incorrect usage. "Stay away" means to avoid or keep at a distance from something, but the sentence describes cattle actually wandering INTO fields and eating crops - they're not staying away, they're actively going places.
Option 3 -> Correct usage. "Stay order" is a legal term meaning a temporary halt or suspension of proceedings.
Option 4 -> Correct usage. "Stay with" means to reside temporarily as a guest.
Hence, Option 2 is correct