CDS 2026 (I) English, question 84

Topic: Similar sounding words

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Directions · Q81 to Q90

In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q84

fate, fete, faith

  1. The working committee will meet to discuss the fete of the erring employee.

  2. The students organized a fate to felicitate the winners.

  3. The accused person has lost faith in the fairness of the judgement.

In which of the sentences given above has / have the word(s) been used correctly ?

  1. (a) 2 and 3 only
  2. (b) 1 and 3 only
  3. (c) 3 onlyCorrect answer
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution.

Answer: (c) 3 only

  1. Sentence 1 needs fate, meaning the employee's eventual outcome.
  2. Sentence 2 needs fete, a celebration or organised event.
  3. Faith correctly means trust or confidence in sentence 3.