English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishHomophones & Analogy
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. He practices what he preaches. II. The practise of closing shops on Sundays is quite common.
Options
- AOnly sentence I is correct
- BOnly sentence II is correct
- CBoth the sentences I and II are correct
- DNeither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
Correct answer
D. Neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
Step-by-step solution
Both sentences I and II are incorrect. Practise is a verb and practice is a noun. In sentence I, the word practises will be used that is a verb. Here, it means that the person is doing the same things that he tells other people to do. In sentence II, the word practice will be used that is a noun. Here, closing shops on Sundays is a custom. Hence, option E is the correct answer.