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Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

List I
(Parts of Speech)
List II
(Word)
A. Noun1. Qualification
B. Verb2. Conditionally
C. Adverb3. Qualify
D. Adjective4. Qualifying


Code:
A B C D

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CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)
The correct answer is
1 3 2 4

Matching Parts of Speech to Words

This question requires matching items from List I (Parts of Speech) with corresponding words from List II. Let's break down each part of speech and find the correct match.

Understanding Nouns

A Noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In List II, the word 'Qualification' refers to a quality, attribute, or an accomplishment, which is a concept or a thing. Therefore, 'Qualification' is a noun.

Match: A - 1

Verb Identification

A Verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. In List II, the word 'Qualify' describes the action of meeting the necessary standards or conditions. Therefore, 'Qualify' is a verb.

Match: B - 3

Adverb Analysis

An Adverb typically modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs often answer questions like how?, when?, where?, or to what extent?. Many adverbs end in '-ly'. In List II, 'Conditionally' describes *how* something happens (based on certain conditions). It ends in '-ly' and functions as an adverb.

Match: C - 2

Adjective Examples

An Adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In List II, 'Qualifying' can be used to describe a noun (e.g., 'qualifying exam'). It acts as a descriptive word here, functioning as an adjective (or a participle used adjectivally).

Match: D - 4

Final Code Determination

Based on the matching above:

  • A (Noun) matches with 1 (Qualification).
  • B (Verb) matches with 3 (Qualify).
  • C (Adverb) matches with 2 (Conditionally).
  • D (Adjective) matches with 4 (Qualifying).

Combining these matches gives the code sequence: A=1, B=3, C=2, D=4.

Therefore, the code is 1 3 2 4.

List I (Part of Speech) List II (Word) Match
A. Noun 1. Qualification A - 1
B. Verb 2. Conditionally B - 3
C. Adverb 3. Qualify C - 2
D. Adjective 4. Qualifying D - 4

The correct code representing the matches A-1, B-3, C-2, and D-4 is 1 3 2 4.

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    (Parts of Speech)
    List II
    (Word)
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    Code:
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