Question

Identify the sentence where the word “bestow” has been used incorrectly.

a) He was ever ready to take blame on himself and bestow praise on others.

b) During the ceremony, the Prime Minister will bestow medals of honor to the

brave soldiers who rescued their comrades.

c) The king will bestow a title and land to the man who saved the princess.

d) If you want to avoid a misunderstanding, I bestow you to consider your words

before speaking.

Answer 1

Answer:

d)

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

(d) If you want to avoid a misunderstanding, I bestow you to consider your words.

Explanation:

Bestow means to confer or to award. In this sentence 'If you want to avoid a misunderstanding, I bestow you to consider your words' the word bestow has been used incorrectly. Advice would be an apt word to use.

In all the other sentences bestow means to award or to grant.