Direction: Select the most appropriate homophone to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

These ornaments are coated with gold.

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  1. gilled
  2. gel
  3. gild
  4. guild

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Option 3 : gild
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The correct answer is "gild."

 Key Points

  • "Gild" means to cover something with a thin layer of gold. (किसी चीज़ को सोने की पतली परत से ढकना).
    • Example: Her bracelet was gild.
  • "Coated with gold" means "gild."
  • The correct answer is Option 3.
     

Additional Information

  • "Gilled" is the past participle form of "gill," which means to cut the gills out of a fish. (मछली के गलफड़ों को काटना)
  • "Gel" can refer to a hair styling product, a substance used in laboratory experiments, or a dessert. (एक गाढ़ा पदार्थ (द्रव और ठोस के बीच का), जैल, जेली)
  • "Guild" refers to a group of people with a common interest or profession. (समान व्‍यवसाय, अभिरुचि या लक्ष्‍य वाले व्‍यक्तियों का संगठन; गिल्‍ड)
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