Question

Identify the option that DOES NOT use the word "rue correctly.
a) The film was a disaster and he rued his decision to act in it.
b) I am sure she rued the day she listened to a fortune-teller.
c) It wasn't long before I rued my disobedience and my deceit .
d) Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless.​

Answer 1

Answer:

option d is the answer.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The option that does not use the word "rue" correctly is d) Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless.​

Explanation:

• Rue is a verb and a noun that refers to feeling a great deal of regret over an action and wishing it never happened.
• Rue means feeling remorse and penitence for an action.
• Out of the four options, option d) is the incorrect one as the word rue does not fit in with the meaning of the sentence.
• The other three options correctly use the word rue to mean regret.