2026 · Q29
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.
**Ascend, Ascent, Assent**
- 1She made the **ascend** to the top of the mountains seem effortless.
- 2The Prince waited a long time to **ascent** the throne.
- 3She gave her tacit **assent** to the transfer of power. In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 only
- C3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Only sentence 3 is correct. Sentence 1 wrongly uses the verb “ascend” where the noun “ascent” (the climb) is needed: “She made the ascent”. Sentence 2 wrongly uses the noun “ascent” where the verb “ascend” is needed: “to ascend the throne”. Sentence 3 correctly uses “assent” (agreement, approval). Hence only sentence 3 is right: (c).