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HOMONYMS

📆 November 25, 2024

Total Questions: 34

31. Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL Tier-II (03/03/2023)]

The wind so powerfully that the door closed.

(a) blow
(b) blew
(c) blues
(d) blue

Correct Answer: (b) blew

Solution:'Blew' means to cause something to move. The given sentence states that the wind blew so powerfully that the door closed. Hence, 'blew' is the most appropriate answer.

32. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL Tier-II (06/03/2023)]

The farmers grow in their fields.

(a) maze
(b) mays
(c) mase
(d) maize

Correct Answer: (d) maize

Solution:'Maize' is a tall plant that produces yellow grains in a large mass. The given sentence states that the farmers grow maize in their fields. Hence 'maize' is the most appropriate answer.

33. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL Tier-II (06/03/2023)]

The authorities the unregistered companies.

(a) seize
(b) sees
(c) seas
(d) cease

Correct Answer: (d) cease

Solution:cease

'Cease' means to put a stop or end to something. The given sentence states that the authorities put an end to the unregistered companies. Hence, 'cease' is the most appropriate answer.

34. Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL Tier-II (07/03/2023)]

The athlete'swas badly injured due to a fall on the track.

(a) toad
(b) toe
(c) tow
(d) to

Correct Answer: (b) toe

Solution:'Toe' is one of the small parts like fingers at the end of each foot of a human. The given sentence states that the athlete's toe was badly injured due to a fall on the track. Hence, 'toe' is the most appropriate answer.