Test On Homonyms! Trivia Questions Quiz

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Through this homonyms quiz, you can assess your comprehension of homonyms and explore the fascinating world of language intricacies. Homonyms are intriguing linguistic phenomena where words possess identical sounds but carry distinct meanings. For instance, the words "too," "to," and "two" exhibit this intriguing characteristic. Some homonyms even share the same spelling while conveying different definitions. The former two categories are referred to as homophones, while the latter two are recognized as homographs. These captivating linguistic nuances inspire curiosity and can sometimes lead to amusing wordplay. Embrace the opportunity to test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of these Read morelinguistic marvels!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    I love the _____ of fresh flowers.

    • A.

      Scent

    • B.

      Sent

    • C.

      Cent

    Correct Answer
    A. Scent
    Explanation
    The word "scent" refers to the smell or fragrance of fresh flowers, which is what the speaker loves. "Sent" is the past tense of the verb "send" and does not make sense in this context. "Cent" refers to a unit of currency and is not related to the smell of flowers. Therefore, "scent" is the correct answer.

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  • 2. 

    The dog likes to        his bone in the sand.

    • A.

      Bury

    • B.

      Berry

    • C.

      Barry

    Correct Answer
    A. Bury
    Explanation
    The dog likes to bury his bone in the sand.

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  • 3. 

    The contractor plans to         a skyscraper.

    • A.

      Build

    • B.

      Billed

    • C.

      Bill

    Correct Answer
    A. Build
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "build." This is because the contractor is planning to construct or erect a skyscraper. "Billed" refers to the act of sending a bill or invoice, while "Bill" is a person's name and does not fit the context of the sentence.

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  • 4. 

    I went shopping for a                 car.

    • A.

      Gnu

    • B.

      Knew

    • C.

      New

    Correct Answer
    C. New
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "new". The question is asking for a word that fits the sentence "I went shopping for a _____ car." Among the options provided, "new" is the only word that makes sense in this context. The other options, "gnu" and "knew", do not fit the sentence grammatically or logically.

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  • 5. 

    The money for the field trip is                on Friday.

    • A.

      Dew

    • B.

      Due

    • C.

      Do

    Correct Answer
    B. Due
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "due". This is because "due" means that the money for the field trip is expected or required to be paid on Friday.

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  • 6. 

    The weather outside is very            .

    • A.

      Chilly

    • B.

      Chile

    • C.

      Chili

    Correct Answer
    A. Chilly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "chilly" because it is describing the weather outside. It implies that the temperature is cold and possibly uncomfortable.

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  • 7. 

    The cat has a          around his neck.

    • A.

      Caller

    • B.

      Collar

    • C.

      Caul

    Correct Answer
    B. Collar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "collar" because a collar is a band or strap that is worn around the neck of an animal, such as a cat. It is commonly used to hold identification tags and can also be used for attaching a leash or controlling the animal.

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  • 8. 

    Megan waived            as she left school.

    • A.

      Buy

    • B.

      Bye

    • C.

      By

    Correct Answer
    B. Bye
    Explanation
    Megan waved goodbye as she left school.

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  • 9. 

    I ordered a loaf of          from the bakery.

    • A.

      Breed

    • B.

      Bred

    • C.

      Bread

    Correct Answer
    C. Bread
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "bread" because the sentence is referring to ordering a loaf, which indicates a type of baked food item. "Breed" refers to a specific type of animal or plant, and "bred" is the past tense of the verb "breed", neither of which make sense in the context of ordering something from a bakery.

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  • 10. 

    I am not            to eat candy.

    • A.

      Allowed

    • B.

      Aloud

    • C.

      Denied

    Correct Answer
    A. Allowed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "allowed". This means that the person is permitted or given permission to eat candy.

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