- Exam
- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
- Subject
- English
- Chapter
- Homophones & Analogy
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Homophones & Analogy
In the question below, there are two sentences numbered I and II....
In the question below, there are two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homophones& are given in italics, which may be either misspelled 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. His manners are urban.
II. People of urbane area are civil in manners.
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 'urban' is incorrect. It should be 'urbane' which means to appear relaxed and confident in social behaviour.
In the second sentence, the word 'urbane' is incorrect. It should be 'urban'& which means a person living in a town or city.
It can be observed that both sentences can be corrected by interchanging the italicised words.