SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 190

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q190

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The dove flew above the trees with grace.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

In the sentence:
“The dove flew above the trees with grace.”
“dove” is a noun (a bird).

options:

A) dove = bird

B) dove = bird

C) incorrect usage

D) “The diver dove deep into the ocean.”

Here, “dove” is a verb (past tense of dive), not a bird.

dove (noun) = bird

dove (verb) = past of dive