Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

INTEREST

A. She must be allowed to grieve and interest in her own way.

B. He urged further interest rate cuts in a bid to kick-start the economy.

C. It might interest you to learn that I've changed my opinion on that matter.

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IBPS PO Prelims 23 Sept 2023 Memory Based Paper (Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Both B and C.'

Key Points

The word 'Interest' can be defined as both a noun and a verb.
As a noun, the word 'Interest' means The money that you pay for borrowing money from a bank, etc., or the money that you earn when you keep money in a bank, etc. (ब्‍याज, सूद)
- Example: The interest rate has never been so high or low.
As a verb, the word 'Interest' means To excite the curiosity or attention of someone. (किसी व्‍यक्ति में कुछ जानने या सुनने का कौतूहल जागृत करना)
- Example: I thought the book might interest Vikas.
Thus, understanding the meaning of the word 'Interest' we can say that both sentences B and C are correct.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

Additional Information

In sentence A, the correct word to be used will be 'Adjust' instead of 'Interest'.
The word 'Adjust' means To adapt or become used to a new situation. (नई परिस्थिति के साथ समायोजन हो जाना; अनुकूल बनना)
- Example: She found it hard to adjust to working at night.