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Which of the following sentences uses the word "punitive" correctly?

A. The band director takes punitive action against anyone who plays in the wrong key.
B. We have a minivan, a punitive, and a tricycle.
C. The lobbyists called for a policy change for punitive prison sentences.
D. There are punitive reasons why I am late for dinner.



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Final answer:

The correct sentence is - 'The lobbyists called for a policy change for punitive prison sentences.'


Explanation:

Punitive means inflicting or intended as punishment. The sentence that uses the word correctly is: 'The lobbyists called for a policy change for punitive prison sentences.' In this sentence, punitive is used in the context of advocating for strict or harsh prison sentences as a form of punishment.


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