CDS 2026 (I) English, question 3

Topic: Vocabulary and word usage

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Directions · Q1 to Q10

In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q3

Imminent and Eminent

  1. (a) Imminent means immobile and Eminent means extremely large
  2. (b) Imminent means extremely large and Eminent means immobile
  3. (c) Imminent means famous and respected, and Eminent means happening soon
  4. (d) Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respectedCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected

  1. Imminent describes something about to happen; eminent describes someone distinguished or highly respected.
  2. The distinction is timing versus standing or reputation.