Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
cite/site 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?
"The journalist was careful to _____ her sources, ensuring every statement could be traced to its original _____."Answer & explanation
Answer: D) cite, site
Correct Answer: Option 4 — "cite, site"
'The journalist was careful to CITE her sources, ensuring every statement could be traced to its original SITE.' ✓
Blank 1: 'careful to CITE her sources'
'CITE' (verb) = to quote or mention as an example or reference; to acknowledge the source of information; to give credit to an original source. ✓
'She was careful to CITE her sources' = she made sure to properly reference/acknowledge where she got her information. ✓
Blank 2: 'traced to its original SITE'
'SITE' (noun) = a place or location; in journalism/research context: the original source location, website, or document. ✓
'Could be traced to its original SITE' = every statement could be traced back
cite/site – questions
Has cite/site been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cite/site has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.