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Question

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. Error
B. Verb2. Erroneously
C. Adverb3. Err
D. Adjective4. Erroneous


Code:
A B C D

The correct answer is
1 3 2 4

Matching Parts of Speech with Words

The question asks us to match the words in List II with their corresponding parts of speech in List I. Let's break down each word and its grammatical function.

List I and List II Matching

List I (Parts of Speech) List II (Word)
A. Noun 1. Error
B. Verb 3. Err
C. Adverb 2. Erroneously
D. Adjective 4. Erroneous

Detailed Explanation of Matches

We need to identify the part of speech for each word provided:

  • A. Noun - 1. Error: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Error' refers to a mistake or a flaw, which is a thing or concept. Therefore, 'Error' is a Noun.
  • B. Verb - 3. Err: A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. 'Err' means to make a mistake or stray from the right course, which is an action. Thus, 'Err' is a Verb.
  • C. Adverb - 2. Erroneously: An adverb typically modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, time, place, or degree. Many adverbs are formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective. 'Erroneously' means in a mistaken or incorrect way, describing how something is done. Hence, 'Erroneously' is an Adverb.
  • D. Adjective - 4. Erroneous: An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Erroneous' means incorrect or containing mistakes. It is used to describe a noun (e.g., an erroneous report). Therefore, 'Erroneous' is an Adjective.

Understanding the Code

Based on the matches derived above:

  • A (Noun) matches with 1 (Error).
  • B (Verb) matches with 3 (Err).
  • C (Adverb) matches with 2 (Erroneously).
  • D (Adjective) matches with 4 (Erroneous).

This corresponds to the code sequence 1 3 2 4.

Comparing this code with the given options, Option 3 matches our derived code.

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