2025 · Q26
In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Pare, Pair, Pear
- 1It is important to **pare** the branches of a tree to prevent excessive growth.
- 2The **pair** of trees looked identical from a distance.
- 3The **pear** tree was revered by the children of the locality for the bounty it offered each year. In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
'Pare' means to trim by cutting away the outer edges, so paring back branches to check growth is correct usage. 'Pair' as a noun denotes two things regarded as a unit, so 'a pair of trees' is correct. 'Pear' is both the fruit and the tree that bears it, so 'the pear tree' is correct. All three words are used correctly, making (d) the answer.