Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
dash in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
He ran a 100-meter dash to the finish line.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) The recipe calls for a dash of salt and pepper.
In the given sentence, "dash" = a short sprint; a fast run over a short distance (noun used in athletics). A homonym is a word with the same spelling and pronunciation but a different meaning. In Option A: "The recipe calls for a DASH of salt and pepper" — here "dash" = a very small amount of a liquid or powder ingredient added while cooking (a culinary measurement). This is a completely different meaning from a running race. Options B, C, and D all use "dash" in the sense of a fast run or quick movement — same meaning as the original. Only Option A uses "dash" in its culinary sense (a tiny amount), making it the correct homonym.
dash – questions
Has dash been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dash has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.