CDS 2025 · PYQ · Parts of Speech / Word Formation · easy
Match List I (parts of speech) with List II (example) and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I:
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Gerund
D. Adjective
List II:
1. Discriminatory
2. Discrimination
3. Discriminate
4. Discriminating
A.A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
B.A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
C.A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1✓ Correct
D.A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
Explanation
The noun form is 'Discrimination' (matches 2). The verb form is 'Discriminate' (matches 3). The gerund form (verb+ing used as noun) is 'Discriminating' (matches 4). The adjective form is 'Discriminatory' (matches 1). Therefore, A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 is the correct match, which is option (c).
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