IPMAT Indore 2021
VA
Incorrect Word
Medium
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
Correct Option: 4
- Correct usage. 'Climatic' refers to climate-related changes.
- Correct usage. 'Climatic' properly refers to climate-related conditions.
- Correct usage. 'Climactic' refers to the climax or peak, suitable for describing a scene in a movie.
- Incorrect. The word 'climactic' is used incorrectly as it refers to a climax or culmination, not to weather or climate. A suitable replacement would be 'climatic', which pertains to climate.
Confusion: 'Climactic' and 'climatic' are often confused due to their similar spelling, but 'climactic' relates to the peak of an action while 'climatic' pertains to climate.