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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q13

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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

The medieval oriel window projected elegantly from the chapel wall.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The technician adjusted the frequency on the oriel.

The question tests the understanding of homonyms — words that share the same spelling or pronunciation but have different meanings.

Concept:

  • The word "oriel" means a projecting bay window from the wall of a building, especially in Gothic architecture.

  • A homonym would be a word that sounds like “oriel” but carries a completely different meaning — such as “aerial”, which means relating to the air or radio signals.

Analysis of options:

  1. The priest admired the sunlight filtering through the oriel. – Same meaning as original (window), not a homonym.

  2. The duke stood by the oriel gazing at the courtyard. – Again, same meaning (window).

  3. The technician adjusted the frequency on the oriel. – Here, “oriel” is used in place of “aerial” (radio antenna), forming a homonym pair (oriel–aerial).

  4. The stained-glass oriel was restored by artisans. – Same meaning (window).

Option 3 correctly uses a homonym of “oriel” since it refers to a device related to radio frequency (aerial), not an architectural feature.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.