- 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 misspelled& or is inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicized words.
I. You should talk to your boss in a revrent manner.
II. Our revrend Principal is coming.
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 sentences could not be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
Correct answer
D. Neither I nor II is correct, and the sentences could not be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
Step-by-step solution
Both sentences are incorrect.
In the first sentence, the word 'revrent' is incorrect. It should be 'reverent' which is an adjective used for a person who shows respect towards someone.
In the second sentence, the word 'revrend' is incorrect. It should be 'reverend' which is also an adjective used for a respectable person.
Hence, this option is the correct answer.