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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q13

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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The choir began the introit at the priest's signal.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. The introit was replaced by an organ improvisation.

Given word: Introit
Meaning: A short piece of music sung or played at the beginning of a church service, especially in Christian liturgy.
Example: The choir began the introit at the priest’s signal.

Homonym: Introit (in this sentence, it is used in a general musical sense during an intermission rather than strictly as a liturgical opening chant, showing a shift in contextual meaning while retaining the same pronunciation.)
Meaning: A musical introduction or opening piece used outside strict religious context.

Meaning of the other options:

  • The choir began the introit at the priest's signal. — Uses the same liturgical meaning.

  • The introit was replaced by an organ improvisation. —a homonym.

  • The missal included Latin text for the introit. — Same religious meaning.

  • The cantor rehearsed the Sunday introit. — Again, same meaning.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.