Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
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- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
He used a hand file to smooth the metal's rough edges.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) She put all the important papers in a single file.
Correct Answer: Option 4 — "She put all the important papers in a single file."
A HOMONYM is a word that has the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but a DIFFERENT meaning.
In the original sentence: 'He used a hand FILE to smooth the metal's rough edges.'
'file' (Meaning 1) = a hand tool with a roughened surface used for smoothing or shaping hard materials like metal, wood, or nails.
In Option 4: 'She put all the important papers in a single FILE.'
'file' (Meaning 2) = a folder, cabinet, or collection in which documents or papers are kept in an organised manner. ✓ — DIFFERENT meaning = homonym ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'used the new file to smooth the wood' — 'file
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Has file been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – file has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.