2024 · Q93
In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option which most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Stationery — Stationary**
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AStationery means standing still and stationary means immobile
- BStationery means writing and office material and stationary means in station
- CStationery means writing and office material and stationary means immobile
- DStationery means standing still and stationary means writing and office material
Explanation
‘Stationery’ (with an e) means writing and office materials — paper, pens, envelopes. ‘Stationary’ (with an a) means not moving, immobile. Option (c) states both correctly; the others swap or distort them. Hence (c) is correct.