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. He is respected for his peity.
II. Have pity for the poor.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B only sentence II is correct

The correct answer is Option B.

The word in sentence 1 should be PIETY which means religious devotion. The word in the sentence is mis-spelt.

In sentence 2, pity is the correct word because pity means compassion. One must have compassion for the poor.

Thus Option B- Only sentence 2 is correct.