Lose and Loose
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning and the grammatical parts of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Lose is a verb meaning to misplace and loose is an adjective meaning slack or movable. ✓
- B. Lose is an adjective meaning slack or movable and loose is a verb meaning to misplace.
- C. Lose is an adjective meaning to misplace and loose is a verb meaning slack or movable.
- D. Lose is a verb meaning slack or movable and loose is an adjective meaning to misplace.
Correct Answer: A. Lose is a verb meaning to misplace and loose is an adjective meaning slack or movable.
Explanation
'Lose' is a verb indicating the act of misplacing something, while 'loose' is an adjective describing something that is not tight or fixed.