Direction: Select the most appropriate homonym in the context of the following sentence to fill in the blank.

The key was hanging on a ______ by the door.

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  1. nail: to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or guilty
  2. nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook
  3. nail: a thin, hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe
  4. nail: to do something successfully

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Option 2 : nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook
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The correct answer is "nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook."

 Key Points

  • The sentence suggests that the key was hanging on something near the door.
  • The word "nail" in Option 2 fits the context perfectly as it refers to a small metal spike that can be used to hang things. (कील)
    • Example: She was hammering a nail.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.
     

Correct sentenceThe key was hanging on a nail by the door.

Additional Information

  • Option 1 - This meaning of "nail" is used in phrases like "nail someone for something" which means to catch someone doing something wrong or guilty. (किसी को कुछ गलत या दोषी करते हुए पकड़ना)
  • Option 3 - This meaning of "nail" refers to the hard part at the end of fingers and toes that can be trimmed and painted. (the hard part at the end of fingers and toes that can be trimmed and painted.)
  • Option 4 - This meaning of "nail" is used in phrases like "nail the exam" which means to do the exam successfully. (परीक्षा को सफलतापूर्वक करना)
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