- Exam
- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
- Subject
- English
- Chapter
- Homophones & Analogy
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Homophones & Analogy
In the question given below, there are two sentences numbered I and...
In the question given below, there are two sentences numbered I and II. In both sentences, a homonym is& given in italics, which may be either misspelled or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I.& An ordnance declaring President's rule in the state has been issued today.
II. The ordinance depot is situated far away from this city.
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& sentences are incorrect.
In the first sentence, the word 'ordnance' is used which is incorrect. It should be 'ordinance'& which means rules and regulations made by a person in authority or government.
In the second sentence, the word 'ordinance' is used which is incorrect. It should be 'ordnance' which means military supplies that consist& of equipment& and weapons.
It can be observed that both sentences can be corrected by interchanging the italicised words.