Question
Download Solution PDFDirections: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
'Devise' and 'Device'
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- 'Devise' means to plan or invent something by careful thought. (योजना बनाना)
- Example: She devised a plan to conquer the market.
- 'Device' refers to a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.(उपकरण)
- Example: He turned off his device before the meeting started.
- Option 1, 2, and 4 incorrectly intermix the meanings of 'Devise' and 'Device'.
- For instance, in Option 4, 'Device' does not mean finding a new way to do something and 'Devise' is not a piece of equipment.
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