2025 · Q93
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning and the grammatical parts of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Allusion and Illusion
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AAllusion is a noun that is an implied reference to something. Illusion is a noun that refers to a false idea.
- BIllusion is a noun that is an implied reference to something. Allusion is a noun that refers to a false idea.
- CAllusion is a verb that refers to an implied reference to something. Illusion is a verb that refers to a false idea.
- DIllusion is an adverb that refers to an implied reference to something. Allusion is an adjective that refers to a false idea.
Explanation
"Allusion" is a noun meaning an implied or indirect reference; "illusion" is a noun meaning a false idea or deceptive appearance. Option (A) is exactly right. The other options swap the two nouns or mislabel them as verbs, adverbs or adjectives.