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 between bans and banns.
A ban is a formal prohibition or restriction that forbids something from happening. Think of it like a big "DO NOT ENTER" sign - when something is banned, it's completely off-limits. For example, if your school bans cell phones in classrooms, you better keep that phone tucked away or risk getting in trouble!
Banns (with double 'n') are public announcements, traditionally made in churches, about upcoming marriages. These announcements give the community a chance to speak up if they know of any reason why the couple shouldn't get married. It's like giving everyone a heads-up and saying "speak now or forever hold your peace!"
Option 1 -> Correctly uses "bans" to mean prohibits - the act forbids child marriage.
Option 2 -> Correctly uses "bans" to mean prohibits - the government forbids travel for those with passport issues.
Option 3 -> Incorrectly uses "bans" when it should be "banns" - it's referring to public announcements that allow community objections.
Option 4 -> Correctly uses "bans" to mean prohibits - organic farming forbids pesticide use.
Hence, Option 3 is correct.