In the question below, a word is given in bold, and corresponding to it three sentences are given. Choose the option depicting the sentence(s) that have/ has the correct usage of the word.

Spike ​
(A) There was no spike in infection cases in the first month of the year.​
(B) Electricity rates may spike soon.
(C) Overuse of mobile will spike your eye sights

Correct option is D

Correct answer: Option D – Only (A) and (B)

Let’s check how “spike” is used in each sentence.

Meaning of Spike

English: A sudden sharp increase (noun) or to rise suddenly and sharply (verb).
Hindi: अचानक तेज़ वृद्धि; अचानक बढ़ जाना।

Sentence (A)

There was no spike in infection cases in the first month of the year.

·       Correct usage.

·       “Spike” is correctly used as a noun meaning a sudden increase.

·       The sentence is grammatically sound and contextually accurate.

Sentence (B)

Electricity rates may spike soon.

·       Correct usage.

·       “Spike” is correctly used as a verb meaning to increase sharply.

·       Common and natural usage in economic contexts.

Sentence (C)

Overuse of mobile will spike your eye sights.

·       Incorrect usage.

·       “Spike” does not fit the intended meaning here (eyesight doesn’t “spike”).

·       Also, “eye sights” is incorrect; it should be eyesight.

·       Words like damage, harm, or affect would be appropriate instead.

Final conclusion

·       Correct usage appears in (A) and (B) only.

Final Answer: Option D – Only (A) and (B)