Imminent and Eminent

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

  1. A. Imminent means immobile and Eminent means extremely large
  2. B. Imminent means extremely large and Eminent means immobile
  3. C. Imminent means famous and respected, and Eminent means happening soon
  4. D. Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected

Correct Answer: D. Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected

Explanation

Imminent refers to an event that is about to happen very soon, while eminent describes a person who is famous and respected within a particular sphere.

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