Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
letter in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Homonyms & Homophones
Choose the correct sentence where the homonym "letter" means a character of the alphabet.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) The first letter of the word is capitalised .
Correct Answer: Option 2 — The first letter of the word is capitalised .
The word "letter" is a homonym with multiple meanings. In the sentence "The first letter of the word is capitalised ," the word "letter" clearly refers to a character/symbol of the alphabet (e.g., A, B, C, etc.).
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 (She wrote a letter to her cousin): Here 'letter' means a written message or correspondence — not a character of the alphabet.
Option 3 (He got a warning letter from his employer): Here 'letter' means a formal written communication — not a character.
Option 4 (They followed the law to the letter): Here 'to the letter' is an idiom meaning exactly or precisely — not refer
letter – questions
Has letter been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – letter has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.