bear, bare, bier<br>1. She could not <u>bare</u> the extreme heat of Delhi in the month of May.<br>2. The walls of the store looked <u>bear</u> after the oil paintings had been sold.<br>3. The body was placed on a <u>bier</u> before the funeral service.<br>In which of the sentences given above has / have the word(s) been used <strong>CORRECTLY</strong> ?
Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. 2 only
- B. 2 and 3
- C. 1 and 3
- D. 3 only ✓
Correct Answer: D. 3 only
Explanation
Only 'bier' (a movable frame for a coffin) is used correctly. Sentence 1 should use 'bear' (endure), and sentence 2 should use 'bare' (unadorned or empty).