CDS 2026 (I) English, question 7

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.

Q7

Cursor and Cursory

  1. (a) Cursor means a handwriting type and Cursory means very rude
  2. (b) Cursor means very offensive and Cursory means related to custom
  3. (c) Cursor means very old norms and Cursory means invoking a curse
  4. (d) Cursor means a pointer and Cursory means something done in hasteCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) Cursor means a pointer and Cursory means something done in haste

  1. A cursor marks a position on a screen.
  2. A cursory examination is quick and superficial, without close attention.
  3. Thus (d) is the best pair; mere speed alone does not capture the full meaning of cursory.