Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Words that sound like one another but have different meanings are called homonyms. Select the most appropriate homonym for the following sentence.
I can play a few ___ on the guitar.

Options:

Cords

Chords

Co-ords

Cots

Correct Answer:

Chords

Explanation:

The correct homonym for the sentence "I can play a few ___ on the guitar" is chords.

  • Cords are ropes or strings.
  • Chords are sets of notes played together on a guitar.
  • Co-ords are short for coordinates.
  • Cots are small beds.

In the sentence "I can play a few ___ on the guitar", the speaker is referring to the sets of notes played together on the guitar. Therefore, the correct homonym is chords.