2025 · Q28
Directions: 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 most appropriately and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Lesion, Legion, Lesson
- 1The scan of the affected area indicated the presence of a life- threatening lesion.
- 2He had a legion of followers who hung on to his every word.
- 3It is important to lesson the burden of others as we venture through life. In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 only
- C2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Sentence 1 correctly uses "lesion" (an injury or wound) for the scan finding, and sentence 2 correctly uses "legion" (a large number) for the followers. Sentence 3 wrongly uses the noun "lesson" where the verb "lessen" (to reduce) is needed — "to lessen the burden". Hence 1 and 2 only.