Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.

Arun knows perfectly well how to mix the food items with __________.

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  1. source
  2. saws
  3. sauce
  4. sause 

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Option 3 : sauce
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The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • "Sauce" refers to a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moistness and flavor. (चटनी)
    • Example: He added a spicy sauce to his pasta to enhance its flavor.

Hence, we can infer that the correct homophone to fill in the blank is 'sauce'.

Additional Information

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

  • Source (स्रोत): The origin or starting point of something.
    • Example: The source of the information was highly reliable.
  • Saws (आरी ): Tools used for cutting wood or other materials.
    • Example: He used saws to cut the wooden planks for the project.
  • Sause (गलत वर्तनी): Incorrect spelling, not a valid word.
    • Example: There is no valid example as this is a misspelling of 'sauce'.
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