'Eminent' and 'Imminent'
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. 'Eminent' means important and famous, and 'imminent' means something about to happen ✓
- B. 'Eminent' means something unpleasant about to happen, and 'imminent' means important and famous person
- C. 'Eminent' means important and famous person, and 'imminent' means inherent or existing within
- D. 'Eminent' means inherent or existing within, and 'imminent' means something about to happen
Correct Answer: A. 'Eminent' means important and famous, and 'imminent' means something about to happen
Explanation
'Eminent' is used to describe a famous and respected person within a particular sphere, while 'imminent' describes an event that is about to happen.
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