1000+ Homophones and Homonyms List Pdf - 1

Question: 1

Homonyms: Homonyms are the words having the same or almost similar pronunciation but different meanings and origins.

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Question: 2

In each question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I. Cannons are used in war.
II. The Geeta deals with high canons of morality and religion.

(A) if only sentence I is correct

(B) if only sentence II is correct

(C) if both the sentences I and II are correct

(D) if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words

Ans: C

[Cannon = military tank;

Canon = rule of conduct]

Question: 3

In each question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I. There is a great affection between the two brothers.
II. Her modesty is mere affectation.

(A) if only sentence I is correct

(B) if only sentence II is correct

(C) if both the sentences I and II are correct

(D) if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words

Ans: C

[Affection = love;

Affectation = pretence]

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