Question

In the question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicized words.
I. His dismissal is a foregone conclusion.
II. I cannot forgo my claim.

• A. only sentence I is correct
• B. only sentence II is correct
• C. both the sentences I and II are correct
• D. I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicized words
• E. neither I nor II is correct, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

both the sentences I and II are correct

The correct answer is Option C.

FORGONE means to precede. Thus sentence 1 is correct i.e. his dismissal is a preceded conclusion.

FORGO means to GIVE UP.

The person in the 2nd sentence cannot give up his claim.

Thus both the sentences are correct.