2026 · Q104
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.
Differ and Defer
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- ADiffer means to diffuse, and Defer means to be respectful
- BDiffer means to be respectful, and Defer means to diffuse
- CDiffer means to be different from something, and Defer means to delay action
- DDiffer means to delay action, and Defer means to be different from something
Explanation
“Differ” means to be unlike or to disagree. “Defer” means to postpone (or to yield to another). Option (c) states both correctly: differ = to be different, defer = to delay action. Option (d) swaps them; (a) and (b) invent false senses. Hence (c).