SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q7

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

The director gave a stern warning to the cast.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The sailor stood at the stern of the ship.

Given word: Stern

Meaning: (Adjective) Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and discipline. Example: The director gave a stern warning to the cast.

Homonym: Stern

Meaning: (Noun) The back-most part of a ship or boat.

Example: The sailor stood at the stern of the ship.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.