2026 · Q46
Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
tire, tier, tyre
- 1The headmaster appealed to the students not to **tier** the new school master unnecessarily.
- 2Our guest could not visit us yesterday as his car's **tyre** got damaged.
- 3My uncle lives on the third **tire** of the building. In which of the sentences given above has/ have the word(s) been used correctly?
EnglishAdaptation of Borrowed Words
- A3 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Sentence 1 wrongly uses "tier" (a level or row) where the verb "tire" (to weary) is meant. Sentence 3 wrongly uses "tire" where "tier" (a storey or level of the building) is meant. Sentence 2 correctly uses "tyre" (the British spelling for the wheel's rubber covering). Only 2 is correct: (C).