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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. There is a great affection between the two borders.
II. Her modesty is mere affectation.

A

only sentence I is correct

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B

only sentence II is correct

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C

both the sentences I and II are correct

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D

I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

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E

neither I nor II is incorrect, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

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Solution

The correct option is C both the sentences I and II are correct
The correct answer is Option C.
AFFECTION means love. Thus sentence 1 is correct.
AFFECTATION means pretense. Thus even sentence 2 is correct.
Therefore Option C is the correct answer.

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