SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 72

SSC MTS - 6 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q72

Spot the wrongly used homonym.

The hunter aimed at the dear running across the forest.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The word "dear" is a homonym of "deer". "Dear" means beloved or cherished, while "deer" refers to the animal. In the sentence, the hunter is aiming at an animal, so the correct homonym to use is "deer".