Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Choose the option that expresses the correct meaning of the following words :

cent, sent, scent

Options:

cent - penny coin, sent - past form of send, scent - fragrance

cent - percent, sent - penny coin, scent - fragrance

cent - penny coin, sent - fragrance, scent - past form of send

cent - percent, sent - past form of send, scent - coin

Correct Answer:

cent - penny coin, sent - past form of send, scent - fragrance

Explanation:

The correct option is: cent - penny coin, sent - past form of send, scent - fragrance.

Here's why:

  • Cent: It refers to a one-hundredth part of a dollar or other decimal currency units, like a penny in the US.
  • Sent: It is the past participle of the verb "send," meaning to dispatch or cause something to go somewhere.
  • Scent: It refers to a distinctive smell or odor, particularly a pleasant one.