Homophones MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Homophones - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• Precept: (Noun) a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
  • Example: The golden rule is a moral precept.
• Percept: (Noun) an object of perception; something that is perceived by the senses.
  • Example: The brain organizes sensory data into meaningful percepts.

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• Compare: (Verb) to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
  • Example: You can't compare apples and oranges.
• Compere: (Noun) a person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show; a master of ceremonies. (Also can be a verb meaning to act as a compere).
  • Example: The famous comedian was the compere for the evening.

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• Imitate: (Verb) to take or follow as a model or example; to mimic.
  • Example: Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
• Intimate: (Adjective) closely acquainted; familiar; private and personal. (Can also be a verb meaning to hint or imply, but in the context of the options provided, the adjective definition is relevant).
  • Example: They were intimate friends for many years.

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• Ensure: (Transitive verb) to make sure or certain; guarantee.
  • Example: Please ensure that all doors are locked before you leave.
• Insure: (Transitive verb) to protect against loss, damage, or injury by an insurance policy; to make certain, especially by taking necessary measures and precautions.
  • Example: You should insure your car against theft. / Careful planning will insure the success of the project.

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• Elicit: (Verb) to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) from someone or something.
  • Example: Her remarks elicited a smile from the audience.
• Illicit: (Adjective) forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
  • Example: He was involved in illicit drug trafficking.

Key Points

• "Cast" means to throw or discard something, which fits the context of the sentence. (किसी चीज़ को फेंकना या त्यागना)
• In this context, "cast off" can mean to get rid of or discard something. 
• Complete sentence: We cast off old clothes and bought new ones for Diwali.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

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• "Cost" refers to the price of something and does not make sense in this context. (किसी चीज़ की कीमत)
• "Coast" refers to the shoreline of a body of water and does not make sense in this context. (किसी जलराशि की तटरेखा)
• "Caste" refers to a social class system and does not make sense in this context. (एक सामाजिक वर्ग प्रणाली)

The correct answer is "flair."

 Key Points

• "Flair" means a distinctive style or characteristic, especially in the way someone behaves or performs a particular activity. (किसी काम को अच्‍छे तरीक़े से करने की नैसर्गिक योग्‍यता; जन्‍मजात प्रवृत्ति या कौशल)
  • Example: The artist's paintings were infused with a distinctive flair that made them stand out from other artists' works.
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank as it fits the context of the sentence.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
   

Correct sentence: The chef’s culinary creations were infused with a distinctive flair that set them apart from typical restaurant fare.

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• Option 1, "flare", means a sudden burst of bright light or flame. (एकाएक चमकी रोशनी या उठी लपट; धधक, प्रदीप्ति, लौ)
• Option 2, "fair", means just or impartial. (उचित, सही)
• Option 3, "flere", means some or a few. (कुछ) 

The correct answer is "scent."

Key Points

• Homonym is a word that is spelt and pronounced like another word but that has a different meaning.
  • Example: ‘Bank’ [river bank] and ‘bank’ [place where money is kept] are homonyms.
• Now, let us understand the meaning of the given options:
  • "Sense" means common sense or good judgment.
  • "Scent" means an odor or trail, whereas "sense" means a feeling or perception.
  • "Cense" means to burn incense, which is not relevant to the context of the sentence.
  • "Cents" refers to a unit of currency, which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
• In the given sentence, the word "scent" will fit the best.
• The correct sentence will be: The hunter dogs followed the hyena’s scent.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Hinglish

• "Sense" का मतलब होता है सामान्य बुद्धि या अच्छी निर्णय क्षमता। इसका मतलब है कि किसी व्यक्ति की क्षमता की सही और गलत में अंतर करने के लिए।
• "Scent" का मतलब होता है एक सुगंध या ट्रेल (मार्ग), जबकि "sense" का मतलब होता है एक भावना या अनुभूति।
• "Cense" का मतलब होता है अगरबत्ती (इन्सेंस) जलाकर सुगंधित करना, यह संदर्भ में उचित नहीं है।
• "Cents" मुद्रा इकाई की संदर्भ देते हैं, जो संदर्भ में उचित नहीं है।

Key Points

• The reason for selecting the nearest homonym for "Accept" as "Except" is based on the similarity in pronunciation and spelling.
• "Accept" means to receive or agree to something. (किसी चीज़ को प्राप्त करना या सहमत होना)
  • Example: She was quick to accept the job offer, excited about the new opportunities it would bring.
• "Except" is used to exclude or leave out something. (किसी चीज़ को बाहर करना या छोड़ना)
  • Example: Everyone attended the meeting except for Sarah, who had a prior commitment.
• Therefore, the​ correct answer is Option 3.
   

Additional Information

• Accent: a particular way of pronouncing words that is connected with the country, area or social class that you come from. (शब्‍दों के उच्‍चारण का लहजा विशेष जो बोलने वाले के देश, निवासक्षेत्र या सामाजिक स्‍तर को दर्शाता है; स्‍वराघात)
• Expect: to anticipate or look forward to the coming or occurrence of. (किसी के आने या घटित होने की आशा या प्रतीक्षा करना)
• Expert: a person who has a lot of special knowledge or skill. (विषय का विशेषज्ञ)

The correct answer is: bear

Key Points

• Bear means to endure or withstand, especially in the face of difficulty, loss, or grief. (सहना )
  • Example: She couldn't bear the pain of losing her pet.
• In the given sentence, the correct homophone is "bear."
• It conveys the idea that animals, like humans, struggle to endure or cope with the loss of their loved ones.
• Complete sentence: Even animals find it difficult to bear the loss of their loved ones.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• "Wear" refers to the act of having something on the body, like clothing or accessories. (पहनना)
• "Where" is used to inquire about or specify a location. (किस जगह)
• "Bare" means uncovered or without clothing or adornment. (नंगा)

The correct answer is "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."

Key Points

•  Homonyms are words that have the same pronunciation or spelling but different meanings.
• "Gate" and "gait" are homonyms.
• "Gate" refers to a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge.
  • ​Example: She opened the gate to her house.
• "Gait" refers to a person's manner of walking.
  • ​Example: He has an odd gait.
• Therefore, Option 2 accurately defines the homonyms "gate" and "gait."

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• Wrest means to take something away from someone by using force or skill. (बल या कौशल का प्रयोग करके किसी से कुछ छीन लेना)
  • Example: He managed to wrest control of the company from his competitors through strategic negotiations.
• The verb "wrest" is commonly used in business contexts to refer to taking control or power away from someone else.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete sentence: The shareholders are planning to wrest control of the company from the current directors.

Additional Information

• Roost refers to a place where birds perch or settle for the night. (ऐसी जगह जहां पक्षी रात के लिए बसेरा करते हैं या बसते हैं)
• Roast can also be used as a noun to refer to a piece of roasted meat. (भुने हुए मांस का एक टुकड़ा)
• Rest can also be used as a noun to refer to a period of relaxation or sleep. (विश्राम या नींद की अवधि)

The correct answer is 'Perspicacity means ability to discern and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression'. 

Key Points

• Perspicacity means the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
• Perspicuity means clear and lucid.
• He​nce, we can conclude that Perspicacity means the ability to discern and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression.

Hence, the answer will be option 1.

Additional Information

• Let's see the meaning of the following words:
  • discern: recognize or find out.
  • tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

The correct option is: add.

Key Points

• "Add" means to join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount, which is what is intended in the sentence. (जोड़ना)
  • Example: Please add more sugar to the recipe to enhance the flavour.

Thus, the completed sentence is: "Please add more sugar to the juice so that it becomes sweeter."

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• "Aide" is a person who helps another person, especially a political leader or a superior. (अंगरक्षक)
  • ​Example: The senator's aide answered the phone.
• "Ad" is an abbreviation for advertisement. (विज्ञापन)
  • ​Example: She saw an interesting ad in the newspaper.
• "Aid" means to provide support, help, or assistance. (सहायता)
  • Example: She provided aid to the injured hiker.

The correct answer is: pause; paws

Key Points

• Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.
• In the first context, "pause" is used to describe a momentary stop or break in the dog's activity. (एक क्षणिक रुकना या विराम)
• It implies that the dog briefly halted or interrupted its walk, possibly to rest or take a break.
• In the second part, "paws" refers to the dog's feet. (पंजा, पाँव)
• The sentence suggests that the dog lifted its paws as a sign of fatigue or weariness, indicating that it needed a break or rest from walking.
• This sentence cleverly uses the homophones "pause" and "paws" to create a playful and meaningful expression, describing a moment of rest for the dog during its walk.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete sentence: The dog took a pause during his walk and lifted his paws to indicate that he was tired.

Additional Information

• Pours: The action of flowing or streaming, typically referring to liquids being poured from one container to another. (बरसता है)
• Pores: Small openings or spaces, especially in the skin or a surface, through which substances can pass or be absorbed. (छिद्र)