2026 · Q23
Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Way, Weigh, Whey**
- 1I’m not happy with this **way** of working.
- 2How much does it **weigh**?
- 3**Whey** is the thin liquid that separates from the solid parts when milk is curdled. In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A2 and 3 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three sentences are correct. Sentence 1 uses “way” (method) properly; sentence 2 uses “weigh” (to measure weight) properly; sentence 3 uses “whey” (the thin liquid separating from curds in milk) properly. Since every underlined word is used in its correct sense, the answer is (d) 1, 2 and 3.