In the following question a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option.
Word: Practice
A.He would practice for his basketball match for hours every day.
B.Our neighbour has been practicing acupuncture for a long time.
C.As she practiced, the sound of music filled the halls.
D.It is a not good practice to repeat old mistakes.✓ Correct
Explanation
In British English, 'practice' is the noun form while 'practise' is the verb form. Options (a), (b), and (c) all use 'practice/practiced/practicing' as verbs, which would be 'practise/practised/practising' in correct British English (the standard followed in Indian government exams). Option (d) uses 'practice' correctly as a noun ('a not good practice'), referring to a habit or customary action. Despite the awkward placement of 'not' before 'good', the noun usage of 'practice' is grammatically correct here. Therefore the answer is (d).
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