'Plane' and 'Plain'
Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. 'Plane' means a flat surface, and 'plain' means something that flies.
- B. 'Plane' means the flat surface, and 'plain' means not elaborate. ✓
- C. 'Plane' means something that flies, and 'plain' means flat surface.
- D. 'Plane' means not elaborate, and 'plain' means flat surface.
Correct Answer: B. 'Plane' means the flat surface, and 'plain' means not elaborate.
Explanation
A 'plane' is a flat mathematical surface (or an aircraft), while 'plain' means simple, clear, or not elaborate.
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