2026 · Q48
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.
raze, raise, rays
- 1It is expected that the young executives will ask for a **raze** pretty soon.
- 2The plan proposes to **raise** the colonial building and construct a new memorial.
- 3The heat **rays** emanated from the infrared device. In which of the sentences given above has/ have the word(s) been used correctly?
EnglishAdaptation of Borrowed Words
- A1 and 2 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Sentence 1 wrongly uses "raze" (to demolish) where "raise" (a pay hike) is meant. Sentence 2 wrongly uses "raise" where "raze" (to tear the colonial building down) is meant. Sentence 3 correctly uses "rays" (beams of heat from the device). Only 3 is correct: (B).