English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- 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 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. I loathe flattery.
II. He was loath to go with Rahul.
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
C. Both the sentences I and II are correct.
Step-by-step solution
Both the given sentences are correct.
In first sentence, loathe is used which& means to hate& or dislike someone.
In the second sentence, 'loath' is used, which means someone who is unwilling to do something.
Hence, this option is the correct answer.