Homophones MCQ Quiz in বাংলা - Objective Question with Answer for Homophones - বিনামূল্যে ডাউনলোড করুন [PDF]

The correct answer is- 'sewers'
Key Points

• The word 'sewer' is a noun and it means 'an underground pipe that carries human waste to a place where it can be treated'. It is the most suitable option according to the context of the given sentence. 
  • Example: Noxious gases had built up in the sewer.

The correct sentence is- A complicated system of sewers runs under the city.
Additional Information

• 'sewer’ शब्द एक noun है और इसका अर्थ है 'एक भूमिगत पाइप जो मानव अपशिष्ट को एक ऐसे स्थान पर ले जाता है जहां इसका इलाज किया जा सकता है’ । यह दिए गए वाक्य के संदर्भ के अनुसार सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है।  

Key Points

• Floor: Refers to the base surface of a room, which matches the context of decoration.
  • Example: The floor was covered with beautiful rugs.

Additional Information

• Hour: Refers to a unit of time, which does not fit in the given context.
  • Example: The meeting lasted for an hour.
• Flower: Refers to a plant bloom, which also does not suit the blank here.
  • Example: The garden was full of flowers.
• Flor: This is not a standard English word and is incorrect.

The correct answer is "cattle; kettle".

Key Points

• Let's go through each option:
  • Cattle; cattle. This doesn't make sense because tea cannot be served in a cattle, which refers to large domesticated ungulates, a type of animal.
  • Kettle; kettle. Also incorrect. Although tea is served in a kettle, the phrase "kettle are the prime resource of a country" does not make much sense. "Kettle" usually refers to a container or device in which water is boiled, having a lid, spout, and a handle.
  • Kettle; cattle. This is not logical. Tea is not served in cattle, and "kettle" isn't a prime resource of a country.
  • Cattle; kettle. This is the correct option.
    • ​Cattle can be considered a prime resource of a country, as they provide milk, meat, and are used for farm labor.
    • Also, tea is commonly served in a kettle, which is a container for boiling water and brewing tea.
• So, the sentence would read: "Cattle are the prime resource of a country and a tea is served in a kettle."

Key Points

• In the above-given sentence, 'idle' will be used which fits in the context of the sentence.
• It is so because idle is an adjective meaning (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.
• For Examples:- 
  • I've been idle too long.
  • I was only making idle conversation anyway. 
• In the sentence, the person is suggesting that it is difficult to sit idle.
• Let's look at the meaning of the other options:-

Therefore, the correct sentence is Somehow I get the idea that you will find it harder to be idle than working.

• ऊपर दिए गए वाक्य में, 'idle' का उपयोग किया जाएगा जो वाक्य के संदर्भ में फिट बैठता है।
• ऐसा इसलिए है क्योंकि idle एक adjective  का अर्थ है (किसी व्यक्ति का) काम टालना; आलसी।
• वाक्य में, व्यक्ति सुझाव दे रहा है कि बेकार बैठना मुश्किल है।
• आइए अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ देखें: -

Key Points

• Raze means to completely destroy or demolish something. (किसी चीज़ को पूरी तरह से नष्ट या ध्वस्त करना)
  • Example: After the earthquake, the city decided to raze the unsafe buildings to ensure public safety.
• The sentence implies that the old buildings on the site were destroyed to make way for new construction.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete sentence: Developers raze the old buildings on the site to make way for new construction.

Additional Information

• Rays refer to beams of light. (प्रकाश की किरणें)
• Raise means to lift something up. (किसी चीज़ को ऊपर उठाना)
• Rase is not a commonly used word in English.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "scent" means a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. (सुगंध)
  • Example: The scent of jasmine filled the air in the garden.
• "Scent" refers to a pleasant smell that is often associated with flowers, perfumes, and other fragrant items. (सुगंध)
  • Example: The scent of the flowers spread everywhere when they bloom.
• Hence, we can infer that the appropriate homophone to fill in the blank is "scent".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Sent (भेजा): Past tense of send, meaning to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination.
  • Example: She sent a letter to her friend in another city.
• Saint (संत): A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death.
  • Example: Mother Teresa is often referred to as a saint for her charitable work.
• Cent (सेंट): A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of the basic unit of currency in many countries.
  • Example: The candy costs fifty cents.

The correct answer is 'Complaisant means eager to please and Complacent means overconfident'.

Key Points

• Complaisant means willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest.(मेहरबान, उपकारी, विनयपूर्ण)
  • For example:- She carried on passionate love affairs with the consent of her complaisant husband.
• Complacent means showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.(आत्मसंतुष्ट , बेपरवाह ,प्रयासहीन )
  • For example:- We can't afford to be complacent about illiteracy.
• By referring to the above meanings and examples, it can be concluded that Complaisant means eager to please and Complacent means overconfident.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2. 

The correct answer is- 'Adopt'
Key Points

• The word 'Adopt' is a verb and it means 'to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child'. It is most appropriate option according to the context of the given sentence.
  • Example: They've adopted a baby girl.

The correct sentence is- They have no children of their own, but they're hoping to adopt.
Additional Information

• 'Adopt' शब्द एक verb है और इसका अर्थ है 'कानूनी रूप से किसी अन्य व्यक्ति के बच्चे को अपने परिवार में ले जाना और उसे या उसे अपने बच्चे के रूप में देखभाल करना।' यह दिए गए वाक्य के संदर्भ के अनुसार सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है।

The use of the article ‘a’ before the blank indicates that we are talking about a noun. Let’s take a look at the meanings of the words -

1a. ‘Sow’ (verb) means to plant (seed) by scattering it in the ground.

1b. ‘Sow’ (noun) means a female pig.

2. ‘Sew’ (verb) means join, fasten, or repair (something) by making stitches with a needle and thread or a sewing machine.

3a. ‘Show’ (verb) means to display.

3b. ‘Show’ (noun) means a play or other stage performance, especially a musical.

4. ‘Shove’ (verb) means push (someone or something) roughly and ‘Shove’ (noun) means a strong push.

After reading the meanings of these words in different contexts ‘show’ (noun) seems the most appropriate.

The correct answer is 'pique'.

Key Points

• "Pique" is a noun meaning a sudden feeling of irritation or resentment, typically provoked by a perceived slight or indignity.
• In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the person departed from the meeting due to experiencing a sudden feeling of irritation or resentment.
• The phrase "fit of pique" is a common expression used to describe someone leaving or reacting strongly because they are annoyed or offended.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

Let's look at the rest of the options:

• Peke: This is a short term for a Pekingese, which is a type of dog. It doesn't fit in the sentence as it does not refer to a feeling or state of irritation or resentment.
• Peek: This refers to a quick or furtive look. In the context of the sentence, it doesn't make sense as it does not refer to a feeling or state of irritation or resentment.
• Peak: This can refer to the highest point, either physically (like the peak of a mountain) or metaphorically (like the peak of one's career). It doesn't fit in the sentence as it does not refer to a feeling or state of irritation or resentment.