'Stationery' and 'Stationary'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. Stationery means standing still and stationary means immobile
  2. B. Stationery means writing and office material and stationary means in station
  3. C. Stationery means writing and office material and stationary means immobile
  4. D. Stationery means standing still and stationary means writing and office material

Correct Answer: C. Stationery means writing and office material and stationary means immobile

Explanation

STATIONERY (with an 'ery') refers to writing and office materials, while STATIONARY (with an 'ary') means not moving or immobile.

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