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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. He broke my cycle carier yesterday.
II. A slight carelessness on your part can spoil your career.

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 B only sentence II is correct
The correct answer is Option B.
The word in sentence 1 should be CARRIER which means something that carries.
Sentence 2 is correct - CAREER means progress through life.
Thus only sentence 2 is correct.

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