SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.
The _____ of the flowers spread everywhere when they bloom.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. scent.

Scent refers to the smell of something, which fits the context of flowers blooming.

The other options have different meanings:

Sent: Past tense of send.

Saint: A holy person.

Cent: A unit of currency.