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

The question is testing for word usage between lightning and lightening.

Lightning is the spectacular electrical discharge you see zigzagging across the sky during thunderstorms. If you're caught outside when lightning strikes, you'd better find shelter fast! It's that brilliant flash of light followed by thunder that can be both beautiful and terrifying.

Lightening means making something lighter - either in weight or in color. When you help carry your friend's heavy backpack, you're lightening their load. Or when you use products to make your hair a few shades brighter, you're lightening your hair color.

Option 1 -> Correct usage of "lighting" - refers to the ceremonial act of illuminating a lamp.

Option 2 -> Correct usage of "lightning" - refers to the electrical discharge during a thunderstorm.

Option 3 -> Incorrect usage of "lightning" - should be "lightening" since skin products make skin lighter in color, not cause electrical discharge.

Option 4 -> Correct usage of "lightening" - refers to making a heavy load lighter in weight.

Hence, Option 3 is correct