CDS 2026 (I) English, question 89

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.

Q89

idyll, idle, idol

  1. The writer’s words conjure up the idol of a bountiful and peaceful land.

  2. An idle mind is the Devil’s workshop.

  3. An immense idyll was found at the archaeological site yesterday.

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

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

Solution.

Answer: (d) 2 only

  1. Sentence 1 needs idyll for an idealised peaceful scene or account.
  2. Idle correctly means inactive in sentence 2.
  3. Sentence 3 needs idol for an image or object of worship.