Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate homonym from the given alternatives:

With time, the prices of essential commodities ________ high, beyond expectation.

Options:

sour

soar

sure

sore

Correct Answer:

soar

Explanation:

The most appropriate homonym for the given sentence is: soar

The correct sentence would be: "With time, the prices of essential commodities soar high, beyond expectation."

Here's why:

  • "Soar" means to rise rapidly, which perfectly describes the sudden and significant increase in prices.
  • "Sour" means to turn sour or become unpleasant, which does not fit the context of increasing prices.
  • "Sure" means certain or confident, and it doesn't fit the meaning of the sentence.
  • "Sore" means painful or injured, and it's irrelevant to the context of rising prices.