In the question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either misspelled or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicized words.
I. During the riegn of Gupta rulers, India made tremendous advancements in art and culture.
II. He has taken over the riens of the new government.

only sentence I is correct
only sentence II is correct
both the sentences I and II are correct
I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicized words
neither I nor II is correct, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

Question

In the question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either misspelled or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicized words.
I. During the riegn of Gupta rulers, India made tremendous advancements in art and culture.
II. He has taken over the riens of the new government.

only sentence I is correct
only sentence II is correct
both the sentences I and II are correct
I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicized words
neither I nor II is correct, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Option E-In sentence 1- REIGN is the correct word which means RULE-In sentence 2- REINS is the correct word which means CONTROL-Thus both sentences are incorrect and cannot be correct even by interchanging the words-

The correct answer is Option E.In sentence 1, REIGN is the correct word which means RULE.In sentence 2, REINS is the correct word which means CONTROL.Thus both sentences are incorrect and cannot be correct even by interchanging the words.

The correct answer is Option E.
In sentence 1, REIGN is the correct word which means RULE.
In sentence 2, REINS is the correct word which means CONTROL.
Thus both sentences are incorrect and cannot be correct even by interchanging the words.