2025 · Q30
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.
Seize, Cease, Crease
- 1The customs department decided to **seize** the consignment of contraband goods.
- 2To improve relations the two parties decided that the hostilities between them should **cease**.
- 3Military personnel are required to be attired in trousers with a knife-edge-like **crease**. In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A1 and 2 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
'Seize' means to take hold of forcibly, so the customs department seizing contraband is correct. 'Cease' means to bring to an end, so hostilities ceasing is correct. 'Crease' means a sharp fold, so a knife-edge crease in trousers is correct. All three sentences use the words correctly.