Zeal study TNTET / TRB / TNPSC Preparation English: Homophones & Homonyms Quiz

English: Homophones & Homonyms

TET / TRB / TNPSC Preparation (15 Questions)

1. The hunter managed to ________ the deer.

slay sleigh

Answer: slay (to kill); Sleigh: a vehicle pulled by animals over snow.

2. We had a ________ of bread for breakfast.

role roll

Answer: roll (a small piece of bread); Role: a part played by an actor.

3. The ________ is very pleasant today.

weather whether

Answer: weather (climatic condition); Whether: expressing a doubt or choice.

4. He gave me a ________ of advice.

piece peace

Answer: piece (a portion); Peace: freedom from disturbance.

5. I could ________ the sound of the ocean.

here hear

Answer: hear (to perceive sound); Here: in this place.

6. The principal is a man of ________.

principles principals

Answer: principles (moral rules); Principal: head of a school.

7. The wind ________ the dry leaves away.

blue blew

Answer: blew (past tense of blow); Blue: a color.

8. I need to ________ a new pair of shoes.

buy by bye

Answer: buy (to purchase).

9. The cat has a long ________.

tale tail

Answer: tail (part of an animal); Tale: a story.

10. There are ________ apples in the basket.

eight ate

Answer: eight (number); Ate: past tense of eat.

11. The morning ________ is very refreshing.

due dew

Answer: dew (water droplets); Due: expected or owed.

12. Please wait for a ________.

weak week

Answer: week (seven days); Weak: not strong.

13. Which word means "a person who works with wood" (Joiner) or "to link"?

joiner border

Answer: joiner.

14. The sun rises in the ________.

east yeast

Answer: east (direction); Yeast: used in baking.

15. Don't ________ your time.

waist waste

Answer: waste (to use carelessly); Waist: part of the body.