2025 · Q95
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.
Climactic and Climatic
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AClimactic is an adverb meaning moment of heightened excitement. Climatic is an adverb meaning climate of a particular area.
- BClimactic is an adjective meaning climate of a particular area. Climatic is an adjective meaning moment of heightened excitement.
- CClimactic is a verb meaning moment of heightened excitement. Climatic is a verb meaning climate of a particular area.
- DClimactic is an adjective meaning moment of heightened excitement. Climatic is an adjective meaning climate of a particular area.
Explanation
"Climactic" is the adjective relating to a climax — a moment of heightened excitement; "climatic" is the adjective relating to climate. Both are adjectives, so the options calling them adverbs or verbs are wrong, and option (B) swaps their meanings. Option (D) is correct.