Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where 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.
1. The working committee will meet to discuss the fete of the erring employee.
2. The students organized a fate to felicitate the winners.
3. The accused person has lost faith in the fairness of the judgement.
In which of the sentences given above has / have the word(s) been used correctly ?
Fate, Fete, Faith: Correct Word Usage Analysis
This question tests the ability to differentiate between similar-sounding words – fate, fete, and faith – and identify their correct application in sentences.
Understanding Similar Sounding Words
- Fate: Defined as destiny or the inevitable course of events.
- Fete: Means a public celebration or festival. It can also be a verb meaning to entertain lavishly.
- Faith: Signifies trust, belief, or confidence in someone or something.
Sentence-by-Sentence Usage Check
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Sentence 1: "The working committee will meet to discuss the fete of the erring employee."
Issue: The word 'fete' (a celebration) does not fit the context of discussing an employee's situation. The intended word was likely 'fate' (outcome).
Verdict: Incorrect usage. -
Sentence 2: "The students organized a fate to felicitate the winners."
Issue: 'Fate' (destiny) is misused. The context implies a 'fete' (celebration) was organized.
Verdict: Incorrect usage. -
Sentence 3: "The accused person has lost faith in the fairness of the judgement."
Issue: 'Faith' (trust/belief) is used appropriately, describing the loss of confidence in the judgment's fairness.
Verdict: Correct usage.
Final Verdict on Correct Usage
Only sentence 3 demonstrates the correct application of the word faith. Sentences 1 and 2 misuse fete and fate respectively, making only sentence 3 correct.
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