Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate homonyms from List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Homonyms)

(A) He believes in the ____ of justice.

(I) censor

(B) The ____ board has awarded 'U' certificate to the film.

(II) censure

(C) His unseemly behaviour is open to ____.

(III) cannons

(D) The ____ of ancient times are placed near the railway station.

(IV) canons

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Homonyms)

Explanation 

(A) He believes in the ____ of justice.

(IV) canons

Canons (Noun) means a general law, rule, or principle by which something is judged (rules/principles of justice).

(B) The ____ board has awarded 'U' certificate to the film.

(I) censor

Censor (Noun) refers to an official who examines materials (films, books, etc.) and suppresses objectionable parts or gives approval.

(C) His unseemly behaviour is open to ____.

(II) censure

Censure (Noun) means the expression of formal disapproval or strong criticism.

(D) The ____ of ancient times are placed near the railway station.

(III) cannons

Cannons (Noun) means a large heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels.