'Enquiry' and 'Inquiry'

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. Enquiry means to seek information and inquiry means to investigate ✓
  2. B. Enquiry means to investigate and inquiry means to seek information
  3. C. Enquiry means to seek information and inquiry means act of investiture
  4. D. Enquiry means act of investiture and inquiry means to investigate

Correct Answer: A. Enquiry means to seek information and inquiry means to investigate

Explanation

ENQUIRY generally means to ask or seek information, whereas INQUIRY is typically used to denote a formal investigation.

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