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Question
Given below is a list of common confusable. Distinguish the meaning of each pair of word by framing your own sentence.
eligible - illegible
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Solution
eligible (Adj.- satisfying the appropriate conditions) – illegible (Adj.- not clear enough to be read)
Even at the age of 30, Vinod is an eligible bachelor for the manager post.
Priya’s handwriting is illegible.
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