Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.

The mechanics tried a lot to get that car _________ from the accident spot.

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  1. towed
  2. toad
  3. toed
  4. told

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Option 1 : towed
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The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

  • The word "towed" means to pull a vehicle or boat by attaching it to another vehicle or boat. (खींचना)
    • Example: The broken-down car was towed to the nearest garage.
  • "Toad" refers to a small, squat amphibian similar to a frog. (मेंढ़क)
    • Example: We saw a toad hopping across the path during our hike.

Hence, we can infer that the correct word to fill in the blank is 'towed'.

Additional Information

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

  • Toad (मेंढ़क): A small, squat amphibian similar to a frog.
    • Example: We saw a toad hopping across the path during our hike.
  • Toed (अंगुलियों वाला): Having toes of a specified kind or number.
    • Example: The three-toed sloth moves very slowly.
  • Told (कहा): Past tense of tell; to have communicated information to someone.
    • Example: She told me the story of her adventurous trip.

 

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