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Vocabulary — Questions with Solutions

3 solved Vocabulary 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 choir began the **canon** at the conductor's signal.

हाइलाइट किए गए शब्द का होमोनिम (समान उच्चारण वाला शब्द) रखने वाला वाक्य चुनें: The choir began the **canon** at the conductor's signal.

  1. A. The photographer adjusted the canon before taking the shot.
  2. B. The canon echoed beautifully through the hall.
  3. C. The singers practised the canon repeatedly before the performance.
  4. D. The composer introduced a complex canon in the final movement.

Solution

Here, 'canon' refers to music. Option A uses the homonym referring to the camera brand (Canon).

Q2. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The researcher prepared a brief digest of the new regulations.

  1. A. After dinner, she sipped herbal tea to help her digest the heavy food.
  2. B. The newspaper published a weekly digest of national headlines.
  3. C. The editor compiled a digest of court rulings for subscribers.
  4. D. The professor assigned a digest of the research report to the class.

Solution

In the prompt, 'digest' is a noun meaning a summary. In option 1, 'digest' is a verb meaning to break down food (homonym).

Q3. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The prince's **gules** stood out clearly on the family coat of arms.

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The prince's **gules** stood out clearly on the family coat of arms.

  1. A. The shield displayed gules and argent in bold patterns.
  2. B. The cook served a dish with a sauce of rich gules and cumin.
  3. C. The gules trim on the banner represented a warrior tradition.
  4. D. The guide described the meaning of gules to the audience.

Solution

In option B, the intent implies a food context where a different meaning/spelling mix represents an alternate contextual use of the homonym phonetics.