Previous Year Questions

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The word "idle" can be used in multiple ways:

As an adjective: meaning not active or in use. Example: He stood idle on the road..

As a verb: meaning to run slowly while disconnected (often used for engines). Example: Let the engine idle for a minute..

However, "idle" is often confused with "idol", which means an object of worship.

Let's analyze the sentences:

I - Correct. "Idly" is the adverb form of "idle," meaning without activity or purpose.

II - Correct. "Idle" as a verb meaning to run without load.

III - Incorrect. It should be "idol" (object of worship), not "idle."

Hence, option (a) is the answer.