Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

What is the difference between 'tale' and 'tail'?

Options:

Story, Back end part

Back end part, Story

Unwell, Body part

Body part, Unwell

Correct Answer:

Story, Back end part

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ Story, Back end part.

  • Tale is a noun that refers to a story or narration of events.
  • Tail is a noun that refers to the prolonged rear end of an animal.

The two words are homophones, which means they sound the same but have different meanings. They are often confused because they are both related to the concept of the end of something. However, tale refers to the end of a story, while tail refers to the end of an animal.

The other options are incorrect. Unwell and body part are not related to each other in any way. Story and back end part are related to each other, but they are not the same thing. Story is a narrative, while back end part is a physical part of an animal.