1000+ Verbal Ability Homonyms Questions and Answers - 1

Question: 1

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. Deepak did not get involved in the scandal on account of his friend’s wise counsel.
II. Some of the members of the council walked out in protest during the session.

(A) if only sentence I is correct

(B) if both the sentences I and II are correct;

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

(D) if neither I nor II is correct and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicised words.

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. I think this electric metre is faulty.
II. I require two meters of cloth for this purpose.

(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

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. It is on account of his extensive social service that people deify him everywhere.
II. We should not defy the authorities of the Government.

(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