raze, raise, rays<br>1. It is expected that the young executives will ask for a <u>raze</u> pretty soon.<br>2. The plan proposes to <u>raise</u> the colonial building and construct a new memorial.<br>3. The heat <u>rays</u> emanated from the infrared device.<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. 1 and 2 only
- B. 3 only ✓
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B. 3 only
Explanation
Only 'rays' is used correctly in sentence 3. Sentence 1 should use 'raise' (increase in salary), and sentence 2 should use 'raze' (completely destroy).