'Devise' and 'Device'

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. 'Device' means to determine, and 'devise' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.
  2. B. 'Device' means finding a new way to do something, and 'devise' means to determine
  3. C. 'Device' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task, and 'devise' means finding a new way to do something
  4. D. 'Device' means finding a new way to do something, and 'devise' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.

Correct Answer: C. 'Device' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task, and 'devise' means finding a new way to do something

Explanation

A 'device' is a noun meaning a tool or piece of equipment, whereas 'devise' is a verb meaning to plan or invent a new way to do something.

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