Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pair of Homonyms:
I heard an ____________ when I was going to the tailor for ____________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - altercation, alteration
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Altercation: Means a noisy argument or dispute.
- "I heard an altercation" fits the context as it describes an argument overheard.
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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.