2022 · Q113
Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
'Elicit'
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- AThe call centre's operations were found to be elicit
- BThe elicit ties between them were discovered by chance.
- CThe demand for further information did not elicit an enthusiastic response.
- DThe elicit reasons stated were found to be insufficient.
Explanation
"Elicit" (verb) means to draw out or evoke; "illicit" (adjective) means unlawful. Only option C ("The lawyer tried to elicit the truth from the witness") uses "elicit" correctly as a verb meaning to draw out. Options A, B and D confuse it with "illicit" (unlawful). Hence option C.