2024 · Q97
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.
**Boarder — Border**
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- ABoarder means a food-and-lodge resident and border means boundary
- BBoarder means boundary and border means a food-and-lodge resident
- CBoarder means one who fits planks on the surfaces and border means boundary
- DBoarder means wider and border means one who fits planks on the surfaces
Explanation
‘Boarder’ means one who boards — a resident who receives food and lodging. ‘Border’ means a boundary line. Option (a) states both correctly; (b) swaps them, and (c) and (d) invent senses about planks. Hence (a) is correct.