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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. Think
B. Verb2. Care
C. Adverb3. Carefully
D. Adjective4. Careful


Code:
A B C D

This question was previously asked in
CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)
The correct answer is
2 1 3 4

Parts of Speech Matching Explained

This question requires matching words from List II to their corresponding parts of speech in List I. Let's break down each part of speech and identify the correct word:

Understanding the Parts of Speech

  • Noun: A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Verb: A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
  • Adverb: A word that modifies (describes) a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, time, place, or degree.
  • Adjective: A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Matching List I with List II

We need to find the correct word from List II for each part of speech in List I:

  • A. Noun: Looking at List II (Think, Care, Carefully, Careful), the word 'Care' can function as a noun (e.g., "She handled the situation with care.").
  • B. Verb: The word 'Think' clearly represents an action or mental process, making it a verb (e.g., "I think, therefore I am.").
  • C. Adverb: The word 'Carefully' describes *how* an action is done, ending in '-ly', which is typical for adverbs (e.g., "Drive carefully.").
  • D. Adjective: The word 'Careful' describes a noun, indicating a quality or state (e.g., "Be careful.").

Determining the Correct Code

Based on the matching above:

  • A (Noun) matches with 2 (Care).
  • B (Verb) matches with 1 (Think).
  • C (Adverb) matches with 3 (Carefully).
  • D (Adjective) matches with 4 (Careful).

Therefore, the correct code sequence is A=2, B=1, C=3, D=4.

Selecting the Final Answer

Comparing this sequence (2 1 3 4) with the given options, Option 2 matches our result.

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