Homonyms Questions Trivia Test!

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    I ___ too much for dinner.

    • Eight
    • Ate
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What do you know about homonyms? Homonyms are two or additional words that have the same sound or spelling but differ in meaning. Homonyms are, in the closest sense, both homophones and homographs. Many people make mistakes concerning the usage of homonyms. Some common homonyms include: aloud and allowed, bare and bear, ate and eight, and eye and I. This quiz will surmise what you know about homonyms.

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  • 2. 

    We were going to ___ at 7:00, but he didn't come.

    • Meat

    • Meet

    Correct Answer
    A. Meet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "meet". In the given sentence, the phrase "going to" indicates a future plan or intention to do something. The word "meet" fits logically in this context, as it implies that the speaker and another person had planned to meet at 7:00 but the other person did not show up. On the other hand, the word "meat" does not make sense in this sentence and does not convey the intended meaning.

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  • 3. 

    I don't like it, it's ___ my style.

    • Not

    • Knot

    Correct Answer
    A. Not
    Explanation
    The word "not" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the opposite or negation of something. In this context, the speaker is expressing their dislike for something, implying that it does not align with their personal style or preferences. The word "knot" does not make sense in this sentence and does not convey the intended meaning.

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  • 4. 

    He ate the ___ cake.

    • Hole

    • Whole

    Correct Answer
    A. Whole
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "whole" because it is the adjective that correctly describes the cake. "Whole" means complete or entire, indicating that he ate the entire cake. "Hole" refers to an empty space or opening, which does not make sense in the context of eating a cake.

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  • 5. 

    There was a bargain ___ at the department store, so I went shopping.

    • Sail

    • Sale

    Correct Answer
    A. Sale
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sale". In the sentence, the speaker mentions that there was a "bargain" at the department store, implying that there was a special event or promotion happening. The most appropriate word to complete the sentence would be "sale", as it refers to a temporary reduction in prices or special offers on products.

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  • 6. 

    A traditional Sunday lunch for many people is ___ and two vegetables.

    • Meat

    • Meet

    Correct Answer
    A. Meat
    Explanation
    A traditional Sunday lunch for many people typically consists of a serving of meat and two vegetables. This is a common and widely accepted practice, where the main course usually includes a meat dish such as roast beef, chicken, or lamb, accompanied by two vegetable side dishes. This balanced meal provides a good source of protein from the meat and essential nutrients from the vegetables, making it a popular choice for a Sunday lunch.

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  • 7. 

    Don't touch that, you might ___ it.

    • Break

    • Brake

    Correct Answer
    A. Break
    Explanation
    The word "break" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence. The phrase "Don't touch that, you might break it" implies that touching the object could cause it to become damaged or non-functional. The word "brake" does not make sense in this context as it refers to a device used to slow down or stop a vehicle, which is unrelated to the action of touching an object.

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  • 8. 

    The radio signal is really ___. I can't pick it up.

    • Week

    • Weak

    Correct Answer
    A. Weak
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "weak." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they are unable to pick up the radio signal, indicating that it is not strong or powerful enough. "Week" is a misspelling and does not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    If there are three pedals on the floor of a car, the middle one is the ___.

    • Brake

    • Break

    Correct Answer
    A. Brake
    Explanation
    The middle pedal on the floor of a car is the brake. The brake pedal is used to slow down or stop the car by applying pressure to the brake system. It is an essential component for safe driving as it allows the driver to control the speed and bring the vehicle to a halt when necessary. The other option, "break," is incorrect as it refers to something being damaged or fractured, which is not relevant to the pedals in a car.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following pairs of words are NOT homonyms?

    • Write / right 

    • See / sea 

    • There / their 

    • Happy / joyful

    Correct Answer
    A. Happy / joyful
    Explanation
    Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings. "Write" and "right," "see" and "sea," and "there" and "their" all fit this definition. However, "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms, meaning they have similar meanings, not different meanings.

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