Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pair of Homonyms:

I heard an ____________ when I was going to the tailor for ____________.

altercation, alteration

The correct answer is Option (2) - altercation, alteration

• Altercation: Means a noisy argument or dispute.

  • "I heard an altercation" fits the context as it describes an argument overheard.

• Alteration: Refers to a change or adjustment, often related to tailoring or modifying clothes.

  • "Going to the tailor for alteration" fits perfectly, as it describes the purpose of visiting the tailor.
  • I heard an altercation when I was going to the tailor for alteration.