Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Words)

(A) The company decided to ____ off the late fees for the loyal customers.

(I) bale

(B) The farmer stacked a _____ of hay in the barn for the cattle.

(II) waive

(C) He gave a friendly ____ as he passed by the group of friends.

(III) bail

(D) He had to pay ____ to get released from custody

(IV) wave

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Words)

Explanation   

(A) The company decided to ____ off the late fees for the loyal customers.

(II) waive

Waive means to refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).

(B) The farmer stacked a _____ of hay in the barn for the cattle.

(I) bale

A bale is a large bundle of raw or finished material, tied tightly with cord or wire.

(C) He gave a friendly ____ as he passed by the group of friends.

(IV) wave

A wave is a movement of the hand or arm used to greet someone or signal.

(D) He had to pay ____ to get released from custody

(III) bail

Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.