'Pail' and 'Pale'

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.

  1. A. 'Pale' means inferior or unimpressive, and 'pail' means faded.
  2. B. 'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means inferior or unimpressive.
  3. C. 'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means a bucket. ✓
  4. D. 'Pale' means a bucket, and 'pail' means inferior or unimpressive.

Correct Answer: C. 'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means a bucket.

Explanation

The word 'pale' describes something faded or light in color, whereas a 'pail' is a bucket.

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