English question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Choose the sentence in which the correct homophone has been used.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
He could not cite a single example to support his claim.
Analysis of Homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Here is a breakdown of why option D is correct and why the others are incorrect:
D is Correct: Cite means to quote or refer to something as evidence or proof.
Other versions: Site (a location) or Sight (vision).
Correcting the Other Options
A) Incorrect: "Bare" means naked or uncovered.
The Correct Word: Bear (to endure or carry a burden).
Correction: The principal asked the students to bear the consequences...
B) Incorrect: "Compliment" means to praise someone.
The Correct Word: Complement (to add to or enhance something in a way that completes it).
Correction: She decided to complement the dress with a matching scarf.
C) Incorrect: "Pause" means to stop briefly. In the context of a trail, this doesn't make sense as a goal before nightfall.
The Correct Word: Pass (to move through or across).
Correction: The hikers were advised to pass the trail (or perhaps pursue, depending on intent, though "pass" is the common linguistic trap here).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
