Vocabulary

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-1 List-II
(Sentences) (Homonyms)
(A) The team was forced to ___ the machine for transportation. (I) descent
(B) Her attempts to _ her true feelings were unsuccessful. (II) dissent
(C) The plane's _ was delayed due to bad weather. (III) disassemble
(D) He was criticised for voicing his ___ during the debate. (IV) dissemble

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-1	List-II
(Sentences)	(Homonyms)
(A) The team was forced to _______ the machine for transportation.	(I) descent
(B) Her attempts to _______ her true feelings were unsuccessful.	(II) dissent
(C) The plane's _______ was delayed due to bad weather.	(III) disassemble
(D) He was criticised for voicing his _______ during the debate.	(IV) dissemble

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

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

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

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

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Incorrectly pairs "descent" with disassembling a machine, which doesn't fit the context of taking apart equipment.

Option 2 -> Correctly matches: disassemble (take apart machine), dissemble (hide feelings), descent (plane going down), dissent (voicing disagreement).

Option 3 -> Incorrectly places "descent" for disassembling and "disassemble" for voicing disagreement, which are contextually wrong.

Option 4 -> Incorrectly pairs "descent" with hiding feelings and "dissemble" with plane movement, which don't align with their meanings.

Hence, Option 2 -> (A) needs "disassemble" (take apart), (B) needs "dissemble" (conceal/disguise feelings), (C) needs "descent" (downward movement), and (D) needs "dissent" (disagreement/opposition). These homonyms sound similar but have distinct meanings that perfectly fit each sentence's context -> correct

2026: 25 May Shift 2

Identify the correct use of the underlined words in the following sentences:

(A) Defamation is the act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication.

(B) One who is not concerned with the welfare of others is an ascetic.

(D) A bibliophile is one who is a great lover of books.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 7 June Shift 2

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options:

Her concern for the poor and homeless is truly_______.

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Words)
(A) We took a _____ across the river to reach the island.	(I) furry
(B) Cinderella's ___________ godmother helped her transform into a beautiful princess.	(II) fury
(C) The moss was soft and________ to touch.	(III) ferry
(D) The raft could not withstand the _______ of the storm.	(IV) fairy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 1 June Shift 1

Fill in the blank with a suitable Homophone choosing from the following options :

Last month we went by train to a book fair.

There is a steep rise in the Railway ________.

2025: 2 June Shift 2

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:

The teacher will _____ the student's performance before giving the final grades.

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Match the phrases given in List-I with the suitable words given in List-II:-

LIST-I (Phrases)	LIST-II (Words)
A. Study of stamps	I. Numismatics
B. Study of coins	II. Ornithology
C. Study of birds	III. Philately
D. Study of handwriting	IV. Graphology

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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