Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
bore in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
"She _____ the obligation of attending the kitty party with patience, but soon the mindless chatter began to _____ her."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) bore, bore
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "bore, bore"
The word 'bore' has two distinct meanings that fill both blanks perfectly:
Blank 1: "She BORE the obligation of attending the kitty party with patience"
→ 'bore' = past tense of 'bear' (to endure/tolerate). She ENDURED the obligation patiently. ✓
Blank 2: "the mindless chatter began to BORE her"
→ 'bore' = to make someone feel weary and uninterested; to cause boredom. ✓
Full sentence: She bore the obligation of attending the kitty party with patience, but soon the mindless chatter began to bore her. ✓
The question tests knowledge of homonyms: 'bore' (past of 'bear' = to endure) and 'bore' (to make bored) are the same word used with TWO different meanin
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Has bore been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – bore has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.