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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Match the blanks in List-I with appropriate Homonyms in List-II

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Homonyms)

(A) We waited with ____ breath for the winner to be announced.

(I) discrete

(B) Moving quietly into position, she ___ the trap and waited.

(II) discreet

(C) You ought to make a few ____ enquiries before you sign anything.

(III) bated

(D) Organisms can be divided into ____ categories.

(IV) baited

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

- (A) We waited with ____ breath for the winner to be announced.
  - (III) bated: The phrase "bated breath" means to hold one's breath in anticipation. "Bated" is a form of the word "abate," meaning to reduce or lessen.

- (B) Moving quietly into position, she ___ the trap and waited.
  - (IV) baited: "Baited" refers to the act of setting bait to lure or trap something.

- (C) You ought to make a few ____ enquiries before you sign anything.
  - (II) discreet: "Discreet" means to be careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

- (D) Organisms can be divided into ____ categories.
  - (I) discrete: "Discrete" means individually separate and distinct.


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