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Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: B — their
their ‘Their’ and ‘There’ have similar pronunciation. Hence, ‘their’ is the most appropriate homophone of ‘there’.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: C — floor
floor ‘Floor’ is the lower surface of a room on which one may walk. The given sentence states that the floor was decorated with candles and chocolates everywhere. Hence, ‘floor’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: C — heal
heal ‘Heal’ means to cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again. The given sentence states that the ointment will help to heal the wound. Hence, ‘heal’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: A — rode
rode ‘Rode’ is the past form of ‘ride’ which means to travel by sitting on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle. The given sentence states that he rode his bike as fast as he could to reach home. Hence, ‘rode’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: D — A, C
A, C ‘Row’ as a verb means to propel a boat by moving oars. ‘In a row’ means one after another without a break. The given sentence states that The rowing instructor commanded them to row in a row. Hence, 'row, row' is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: D — too
too ‘Too’ means very much. The given sentence states that the summer was too hot this year. Hence, 'too' is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: D — flour
flour ‘Flour’ means powder made from grain, usually wheat. The given sentence states that Ruby gave her mother a hug and offered to knead the flour. Hence, 'flour' is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: C — scent
scent ‘Scent’ means a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. The given sentence states that the scent of the flowers spreads everywhere when they bloom. Hence, 'scent' is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: B — B, A
does, does(female deer) ‘Does’ is the helping verb of simple present tense and ‘does’ is the plural form of female deer. The given sentence states that he does imitate the playful movement of the does. Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate answer.
Select the sentence in which the highlighted word from the given sentence is used with a different meaning (as its homonym).
Correct option: C — scale
scale In Sentence A, ‘scale’ refers to an instrument used to measure the weight. In Sentence B, ‘scale’ means to climb or ascend, especially a rocky surface. ‘Scale’ makes both the sentences meaningful. Hence, ‘scale’ is the most appropriate answer.
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