In which of the following sentences the word 'bank' is not used as a 'noun'?

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Accepted Answer

Option 1 is the correct answer because in the sentence "We bank with the ICICI," the word 'bank' is used as a verb. Here, 'bank' refers to the action of conducting financial transactions or maintaining an account with a financial institution, which is ICICI in this case. This usage of 'bank' as a verb indicates the act of banking or engaging in banking services.

Now, let's examine why the other options are incorrect:

2. In the sentence "The bank was within reach," the word 'bank' is used as a noun. It refers to a physical location or building where financial transactions are conducted. Here, 'bank' denotes a place, which is a characteristic of a noun.

3. In the sentence "His bank account was rarely over five hundred," the word 'bank' is also used as a noun. It is part of the compound noun 'bank account,' which refers to a financial account maintained by a customer at a bank. The word 'bank' here describes the type of account, reinforcing its use as a noun.

4. In the sentence "How could a man with two million in the bank be in financial danger?" the word 'bank' is again used as a noun. It refers to the financial institution where the money is deposited. In this context, 'bank' is a place or entity that holds the man's money, which is a noun usage.

In summary, Option 1 is the correct answer because it is the only sentence where 'bank' is used as a verb, while in all other options, 'bank' is used as a noun.