2025 · Q29
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.
Depose, Deplore, Deport
- 1The director asked the actor to depose himself and instead act naturally.
- 2The people are enthusiastically declaring that they deplore the salutary impact of the decisions taken by the administration.
- 3Under extreme circumstances, the government can deport someone from a country. 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
- C2 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Sentence 1 misuses "depose" (to testify under oath, or to remove from office) where "compose" (to calm oneself) is meant. Sentence 2 misuses "deplore" (to condemn) — one cannot deplore a "salutary" (beneficial) impact without contradiction. Only sentence 3 correctly uses "deport" (to expel from a country). Hence 3 only.