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  1. 7491SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Choose the sentence that uses the homonym of the underlined word: The wind howled through the trees.

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    Correct option: D — He had to wind the old clock manually.

    He had to wind the old clock manually. In the given sentence, the underlined word “wind” refers to air in motion. Its homonym “wind” means to turn or twist something, as in winding a clock. Hence, option (d) correctly uses the homonym.

  2. 7492SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: He bought a ticket for the evening show.

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    Correct option: D — The farmers decided to show their livestock.

    The farmers decided to show their livestock In the given sentence, the word ‘show’ is used as a noun meaning a performance or event. In option (d), the word ‘show’ is used as a verb meaning to display. This is a different meaning from the original sentence and therefore represents the correct use of a homonym.

  3. 7493SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. His name has been cleared of all charges.

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    Correct option: D — Exonerated

    Exonerated ‘Cleared’ means exonerated or proved innocent. ‘Cleared’ and ‘exonerated’ are two different words with similar meanings. Hence, ‘exonerated’ is a homonym of ‘cleared’.

  4. 7494SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. He could not bank on unreliable friends.

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    Correct option: C — Rely

    Rely In the given sentence, ‘bank’ means to depend on something. ‘Rely’ also means to depend on something. Thus, ‘bank’ and ‘rely’ are two different words with similar meaning. Hence, ‘rely’ is a homonym of ‘bank’.

  5. 7495SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. The opposition's motion was rejected.

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    Correct option: D — Proposal

    Proposal ‘Motion’ means a formal proposal put to a committee. ‘Motion’ and ‘proposal’ are two different words with similar meaning. Hence, ‘proposal’ is a homonym of ‘motion’.

  6. 7496SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. He will bat for his friend's innocence.

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    Correct option: D — Support

    Support ‘Bat’ in this sentence means to support or defend someone. ‘Bat’ and ‘support’ are two different words with similar meanings in this context. Hence, ‘support’ is the most appropriate homonym of ‘bat’.

  7. 7497SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. The judge will pass the verdict.

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    Correct option: D — Announce

    Announce ‘Pass’ in this sentence means to formally announce or deliver a decision. ‘Pass’ and ‘announce’ are two different words with similar meanings in this context. Hence, ‘announce’ is the most appropriate homonym of ‘pass’.

  8. 7498SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. The king sat on a throne.

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    Correct option: B — Chair

    chair In this sentence, ‘Throne’ refers to a ceremonial chair used by a king or queen. ‘Throne’ and ‘chair’ are two different words with similar meanings in this context. Hence, ‘chair’ is the most appropriate homonym of ‘throne’.

  9. 7499SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. The old man could barely hear.

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    Correct option: B — Listen

    Listen ‘Hear’ in this sentence means to perceive sound with the ears. ‘Hear’ and ‘listen’ are two different words with similar meanings in this context. Hence, ‘listen’ is the most appropriate homonym of ‘hear’.

  10. 7500SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).

    Select the most appropriate homonym. This case calls for immediate action.

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    Correct option: A — Legal matter

    Legal matter ‘Case’ means a legal matter. ‘Case’ and ‘legal matter’ are two different words with similar meanings. Hence, ‘legal matter’ is a homonym of ‘case’.

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