- Exam
- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
- Subject
- English
- Chapter
- Homophones & Analogy
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Homophones & Analogy
In each question below, are given two sentences numbered I and II....
In each question below, are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics, which may be either misspelt& or inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I. A painter is an artiste.
II. Raj Kapoor is a skilled artist.
Options
- AOnly sentence I is correct
- BOnly sentence II is correct
- CBoth the sentences I and II are correct
- DI as well II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
Correct answer
D. I as well II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
Step-by-step solution
Both the given sentences are incorrect.
The first sentence is 'A painter is an artiste'. The word 'artiste' used is incorrect as artiste means a person who is skilled in theatre, singing, dancing, or acting.
The second sentence is 'Raj Kapoor is a skilled artist'. The word 'artist' used here is incorrect as it means a person skilled in fine arts such as poetry or drawing.
If both the italicised words are interchanged then the sentence will become correct.