Match the following homophones with their related meanings and select the answer from the given codes:HomophonesMeanings (a) Piece (1) Calm, undisturbed (b) Peace (2) Light in colour (c) Pail (3) A…
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Match the following homophones with their related meanings and select the answer from the given codes:
| Homophones | Meanings |
|---|---|
| (a) Piece | (1) Calm, undisturbed |
| (b) Peace | (2) Light in colour |
| (c) Pail | (3) A portion of an object |
| (d) Pale | (4) A bucket |
- (a) - (3), (b) - (1), (c) - (4), (d) - (2)
- (a) - (1), (b) - (3), (c) - (4), (d) - (2)
- (a) - (4), (b) - (1), (c) - (3), (d) - (2)
- (a) - (2), (b) - (1), (c) - (4), (d) - (3)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - (a) - (3), (b) - (1), (c) - (4), (d) - (2)
Piece = a portion of an object (3); peace = calm, undisturbed (1); pail = a bucket (4); pale = light in colour (2).
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