CTET PAPER I 2018 · PYQ · Vocabulary / Homographs · medium
While reading for comprehension, we understand that some pairs are examples of homograph. Which one of the following is a homograph?
Answer
The correct answer is B: lead [metal]/lead [give direction]. Homographs are words spelled the same but with different meanings (and often different pronunciations). 'Lead' (the metal, pronounced 'led') and 'lead' (to guide, pronounced 'leed') are spelled identically but have different meanings — a classic homograph.
A.warm/tepid [being neither too hot nor too cold]
B.lead [metal]/lead [give direction]✓ Correct
C.lead [give direction]/dead [mortal]
D.mail [post]/male [gender]
Explanation
Homographs are words spelled the same but with different meanings (and often different pronunciations). 'Lead' (the metal, pronounced 'led') and 'lead' (to guide, pronounced 'leed') are spelled identically but have different meanings — a classic homograph.
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