Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Match the homonym in List I with their meanings in List II-

LIST I

LIST II

A. Vane

I. Proud

B. Vain

II. A blood vein

C. Wane

III. Weathercock

D. Vein

IV. Decline

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

  • A. Vane - III. Weathercock: A vane is a device that shows the direction of the wind, similar to a weathercock.
  • B. Vain - I. Proud: Vain describes someone excessively proud and conceited.
  • C. Wane - IV. Decline: Wane refers to something gradually decreasing or diminishing.
  • D. Vein - II. A blood vein: A vein is a vessel that carries blood back to the heart.