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    Question

    In the following question, a word has been given and

    there are three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentence(s) has/have correctly used the given word and mark your answers accordingly. IMMINENT I. Imminent scientists are clamouring for an outright ban on all chlorine substances. II. No one ever questioned his imminent ability to complete the tasks on time. III. The guard blew his whistle to warn of the train's imminent departure.
    A Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (d) The word 'imminent' has been correctly used (as an adjective) in statement III, where it means 'coming or likely to happen very soon'. However, the usage of the word 'imminent' in statement I is incorrect as it renders the sentence meaningless; the correct word to be used in the sentence is 'eminent', which means '(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere'. Similarly, the usage of the word 'imminent' in statement II is incorrect as it renders the sentence meaningless; the correct word to be used in the sentence is 'eminent', which means 'noticeable or worth remarking on, or very great'. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

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