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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. This dress does not suit you.
II. He filed a civil suite against Mr. Arora.

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 correct, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

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Solution

The correct option is A only sentence I is correct
The correct answer is Option A.
SUIT means a legal case and to fit.
In sentence 1, SUIT is the correct word and the contextual meaning will be to fit.
In sentence 2, SUIT should be the correct word which means a legal case.
SUITE means attendants.
Thus only sentence 1 is correct.

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