Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

Which of the following is not a homophonic pair?

Options:

Kite-Kit

Principal-Principle

Steel-Steal

Stare-Stair

Correct Answer:

Kite-Kit

Explanation:

The correct answer is Kite-Kit.

The other options, Principal-Principle, Steel-Steal, and Stare-Stair, are homophonic pairs because they sound the same but have different meanings.

  • Kite is a type of flying toy.
  • Kit is a small group of animals.
  • Principal is the head of a school.
  • Principle is a fundamental truth or belief.
  • Steel is a strong metal.
  • Steal means to take something that does not belong to you.
  • Stare means to look at someone or something fixedly.
  • Stair is a set of steps.