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7481SSC2025English 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 left the watch on the nightstand before sleeping.
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Correct option: A — The guard was assigned to night watch duty.
The guard was assigned to night watch duty. In the sentence given in the question, ‘watch’ means a small digital device worn on the wrist to know the time. The word ‘watch’ in option (a) means a period of time for keeping guard or duty. Thus, the same word expresses different meanings in two sentences. Hence, option (a) contains a homonym of the word ‘watch’.
7482SSC2025English 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: Please close the window before leaving.
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Correct option: C — Their bond grew close over the years.
Their bond grew close over the years. In the sentence given in question, the word ‘close’ means to change from being open to not open. While the word ‘close’ in option (c) means intimate or deep. Thus, option (c) uses the same word in a different sense. Hence, option (c) contains the homonym of the underlined word.
7483SSC2025English 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: The judge will sentence the accused tomorrow.
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Correct option: D — She wrote a beautiful sentence in her diary.
She wrote a beautiful sentence in her diary. The sentence given in the question uses the word ‘sentence’ as a form of punishment for the guilty. Option (d) uses the word ‘sentence’ as a group of words conveying a proper meaning. Hence, option (d) contains the homonym of the word ‘sentence’.
7484SSC2025English 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 fort was taken by storm.
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Correct option: A — Assault
Assault In this context, "taken by storm" means to capture or attack with force, similar in meaning to assault.
7485SSC2025English 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 had to tear the envelope to open it.
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Correct option: A — The comedian caused the audience to tear up with laughter.
The comedian caused the audience to tear up with laughter. In the given sentence, the word ‘tear’ means to pull something apart into pieces. In option (a), the word ‘tear’ means watery drops that come out of our eyes when we are very happy. Hence, option (a) gives the correct homonym of the underlined word.
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7486SSC2025English 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: The lead pipes were replaced due to safety concerns.
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Correct option: A — The general will lead the troops into battle.
The general will lead the troops into battle. In this sentence, lead (pronounced leed) means to guide, which is a homonym of lead (pronounced led), the metal mentioned in the original sentence.
7487SSC2025English 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 was charged with theft.
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Correct option: D — Accused
Accused ‘Charged’ means formally accused of a crime. ‘Accused’ and ‘charged’ are two different words yet they convey the same meaning. Hence, ‘accused’ is a homonym of ‘charged’.
7488SSC2025English 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 company refused to back the project.
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Correct option: B — Support
Support ‘Back’ means to give financial support. ‘Back’ and ‘support’ are two different words yet they convey the same meaning. Hence, ‘support’ is the homonym of ‘back’.
7489SSC2025English 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 diver reached the sea bed.
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Correct option: B — Bottom
bottom ‘Sea bed’ means the bottom of a sea or the ocean. ‘Sea bed’ and ‘bottom’ convey the similar meaning. Hence, ‘bottom’ is the homonym of ‘sea bed’.
7490SSC2025English 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 new CEO will chair the meeting.
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Correct option: B — Preside over
Preside over ‘Chair’ means to preside over a meeting. ‘Chair’ and ‘preside over’ are two different words with similar meanings. Hence, ‘preside over’ is a homonym of ‘chair’.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 749

Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: He left the watch on the nightstand before sleeping.

Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: Please close the window before leaving.

Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: The judge will sentence the accused tomorrow.

Select the most appropriate homonym. The old fort was taken by storm.

Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: He had to tear the envelope to open it.

Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: The lead pipes were replaced due to safety concerns.

Select the most appropriate homonym. He was charged with theft.

Select the most appropriate homonym. The company refused to back the project.

Select the most appropriate homonym. The diver reached the sea bed.

Select the most appropriate homonym. The new CEO will chair the meeting.

English Language practice — common questions