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Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Compare and Compere

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  1. Compare is an adjective and it means to estimate or measure something. Compere is a determiner and it refers to the person who introduces the performers.
  2. Compare is a verb and it means to estimate or measure something. Compere is a noun and it refers to the person who introduces the performers.
  3. Compare is a verb and it refers to the person who introduces the performers. Compere is a noun and it means to estimate or measure something.
  4. Compare is a conjunction and it means to estimate or measure something. Compere is an auxiliary verb and it refers to the person who introduces the performers.

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Option 2 : Compare is a verb and it means to estimate or measure something. Compere is a noun and it refers to the person who introduces the performers.
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The correct answer is 'Option (2)' i.e. 'Compare is a verb and it means to estimate or measure something. Compere is a noun and it refers to the person who introduces the performers.'
Key Points
  • Compare: (Verb) to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
    • Example: You can't compare apples and oranges.
  • Compere: (Noun) a person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show; a master of ceremonies. (Also can be a verb meaning to act as a compere).
    • Example: The famous comedian was the compere for the evening.
Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 2'.
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