SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 192

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q192

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The chant included a solemn sursum near the offertory.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

In the original sentence:
“The chant included a solemn sursum near the offertory.”

“sursum” is a liturgical term (from Sursum corda, meaning “lift up [your hearts]”).

options:

A) sursum in chant/music context → same meaning

B) “sursum-curving” in botany → refers to something curving upward (different meaning)

C) liturgical context again

D) liturgical context again