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Directions:
In each questions below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given underlined, which many be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in te context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the underlined words.
In each questions below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given underlined, which many be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in te context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the underlined words.
21.
- This drawer is the depositary of my private letters.
- Now a days it it not wise to be depository of other's valuables.
- A.if only sentence I is correct;
- B.if only sentence II is correct;
- C.if both the sentences I and II are correct;
- D.if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the underlined words;
- E.if neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging underlined words.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Depository = place where anything is deposited Depositary = one with whom a thing is deposited] |
22.
- The tenur of his speech was not clear.
- His teneur of office is drawing to a close.
- A.if only sentence I is correct;
- B.if only sentence II is correct;
- C.if both the sentences I and II are correct;
- D.if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the underlined words;
- E.if neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging underlined words.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [E]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| The correct word in I should be 'tenor' and that in II should be 'tenure'. [Tenor = general meaning, Tenure = duration of holding office.] |
23.
- A volcanic erruption engulfed the entire city
- Alexander's iruption is a memorable event in Indian history.
- A.if only sentence I is correct;
- B.if only sentence II is correct;
- C.if both the sentences I and II are correct;
- D.if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the underlined words;
- E.if neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging underlined words.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [E]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| The correct word in I should be 'eruption' and that in II should be 'irruption'. [Eruption = sudden outbreak irruption = invasion]. |
24.
- A vote of censur was passed against the President.
- Before release , every film is sent to the censor office for recommendation.
- A.if only sentence I is correct;
- B.if only sentence II is correct;
- C.if both the sentences I and II are correct;
- D.if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the underlined words;
- E.if neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging underlined words.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| The correct word in I should be 'censure'. [Censure = no-confidence; Censor= official who examines plays, films,books etc.] |
25.
- During the riegn of Gupta rulers, India made tremendous advancements in art and culture.
- He has taken over the riens of the new government.
- A.if only sentence I is correct;
- B.if only sentence II is correct;
- C.if both the sentences I and II are correct;
- D.if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the underlined words;
- E.if neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging underlined words.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [E]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| The correct word in I should be 'reign' and that in II should be 'rein'. [Reign = rule ; Rein = rigid control] |
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