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Homonyms — Questions with Solutions

1 solved Homonyms questions from English Comprehension, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The medieval oriel window projected elegantly from the chapel wall.

  1. A. The priest admired the sunlight filtering through the oriel.
  2. B. The duke stood by the oriel gazing at the courtyard.
  3. C. The technician adjusted the frequency on the oriel.
  4. D. The stained-glass oriel was restored by artisans.

Solution

The specific contexts use 'oriel' as an architectural window, while option 3 uses it in a different homonym/technical device sense.