2026 · Q27
Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Cursor and Cursory
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- ACursor means a handwriting type and Cursory means very rude
- BCursor means very offensive and Cursory means related to custom
- CCursor means very old norms and Cursory means invoking a curse
- DCursor means a pointer and Cursory means something done in haste
Explanation
A "cursor" is the on-screen pointer; "cursory" (from Latin cursus, a running) means hasty and not thorough — done in haste. Option (D) is correct. The other options invent meanings like handwriting types, rudeness or curses.