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  1. 7531AIIMSEnglish 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 homophone to fill in the blank. The shareholders are planning to _______ control of the company from the current directors.

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    Correct option: C — wrest

    wrest ‘Wrest’ means to forcibly take or obtain something. The given sentence states that the shareholders are planning to forcibly take control of the company from the current directors. Hence, ‘wrest’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 7532AIIMSEnglish 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 homophones to fill in the blanks. I got _______ while replacing the ________.

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    Correct option: D — tired; tyre

    tired; tyre ‘Tired’ means feeling a need to rest & ‘tyre’ means a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel. The given sentence states that I got tired while replacing the tyre. Hence, ‘tired; tyre’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 7533AIIMSEnglish 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 to fill in the blank. Should we go shopping for a ________ fan for our new house?

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    Correct option: A — ceiling

    Ceiling ‘Ceiling’ means the upper surface of a room. The given sentence states a question, asking about going shopping for a ceiling fan. Hence, ‘ceiling’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 7534AIIMSEnglish 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 homophone to fill in the blank. Ants_________food during the summer and save it for winter.

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    Correct option: B — hoard

    hoard ‘Hoard’ means to store large amounts of something. The given sentence states that ants store a large amount of food during the summer and save it for winter. Hence, ‘hoard’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 7535AIIMSEnglish 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 to fill in the blank. The hunter dogs followed the hyena's ______.

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    Correct option: B — scent

    scent ‘Scent’ means a smell that is pleasant. The given sentence states that the hunter dogs followed the hyena’s scent. Hence, ‘scent’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 7536AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the correct homonym to fill in the blank in the given sentence. I will just ________some figures for comparison.

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    Correct option: B — cite

    cite ‘Cite’ means to refer to a source as evidence for a statement. The given sentence states that I will just cite some figures for comparison. Hence, ‘cite’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 7537AIIMSEnglish 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 to fill in the blank. The villagers kept _____the out, to collect the rain water.

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    Correct option: B — cruse

    cruse ‘Cruse’ means a small container or jar used for holding liquids. The given sentence states that the villagers kept the cruse out, to collect the rainwater. Hence, ‘cruse’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 7538AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the option that defines the homonyms 'gate' and 'gait' most appropriately.

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    Correct option: B — Gate means a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence or hedge, and gait means a person's manner of walking.

    ‘Gate’ means a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall or fence, and ‘Gait’ means a person's manner of walking.

  9. 7539AIIMSEnglish 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 to fill in the blank. Please _______ more sugar to the juice so that it becomes sweeter.

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    Correct option: D — add

    Add The given sentence states that please add more sugar to the juice so that it becomes sweeter. Hence, ‘add’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 7540AIIMSEnglish 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 to fill in the blank. The children enjoyed the ____ very much.

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    Correct option: D — fair

    fair ‘Fair’ means an event with amusements and activities. The given sentence states that the children enjoyed the fair very much. Hence, ‘fair’ is the most appropriate answer.

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