2025 · Q94
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.
Appraise and Apprise
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AAppraise is a verb meaning to inform about something. Apprise is a verb meaning to examine and form an opinion about something.
- BAppraise is a verb meaning to examine and form an opinion about something. Apprise is a verb meaning to inform about something.
- CAppraise is a noun meaning to inform about something. Apprise is a noun meaning to examine and form an opinion about something.
- DAppraise is an adverb meaning to examine and form an opinion about something. Apprise is a verb meaning to inform about something.
Explanation
"Appraise" is the verb meaning to assess value or form an opinion ("appraise the jewels"); "apprise" is the verb meaning to inform ("apprise him of the news"). Option (B) states this correctly. The alternatives swap the meanings or mislabel the words as nouns or adverbs.