2026 · Q24
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.
**Weave, Wave, Waive**
- 1She loves to **wave** stories.
- 2Unfortunately, he had to **waive** his rights.
- 3A huge **weave** broke on the shore. In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Only sentence 2 is correct. Sentence 1 wrongly uses “wave” (move to and fro) where “weave” (compose or interlace stories) is needed. Sentence 2 correctly uses “waive”, meaning to relinquish one’s rights. Sentence 3 wrongly uses “weave” where “wave” (a breaking sea-wave) is needed. Hence only sentence 2 is right, and the answer is (b).