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.
We walked home ___ the park.

Options:

Through

Threw

Trough

Thorough

Correct Answer:

Through

Explanation:

The correct homonym for the sentence "We walked home ___ the park" is through.

  • Through means from one side to the other.
  • Threw means to propel an object through the air with force.
  • Trough is a long, narrow container for holding water or feed.
  • Thorough means complete or careful.

In the sentence "We walked home ___ the park", the speaker is referring to the path that they took home, which went through the park. Therefore, the correct homonym is through.