Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

What is the meaning of the terms "creditable" and" credible" respectively?

Options:

Clear, Correct

Worthy, Clear

Plausible, Correct

Worthy, Plausible

Correct Answer:

Worthy, Plausible

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ Worthy, Plausible.

Creditable means worthy of credit or praise.

Credible means believable or worthy of belief.

The two words are often confused because they sound similar. However, they have different meanings and are used in different contexts.

Credible is often used to describe something that is believable or worthy of belief. For example, you might say "The witness's testimony was credible" or "The theory is credible, but it needs more evidence."

Creditable is often used to describe something that is worthy of credit or praise. For example, you might say "The student's performance on the test was creditable" or "The athlete's performance in the race was creditable."