CDS 2026 (I) English, question 88

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.

Q88

raze, raise, rays

  1. It is expected that the young executives will ask for a raze pretty soon.

  2. The plan proposes to raise the colonial building and construct a new memorial.

  3. The heat rays emanated from the infrared device.

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

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

Solution.

Answer: (b) 3 only

  1. Sentence 1 needs raise, an increase in pay.
  2. In the apparent replacement-of-an-old-building context, sentence 2 needs raze, meaning demolish.
  3. Rays is correctly used for radiation in sentence 3.