Question

Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence.
The _________ fell on the grass early in the morning.
A. Dew
B. Due
C. Do
D. Deal

Answer 1

Hint: Homonyms are similar sounding words with different meanings. Example: flew, flu. In the above sentence, we are talking about something that fell on the grass early in the morning. Though the options are homonyms, there will be one word that is relevant to the sentence. We will find that.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to know the correct answer.

Dew: The word dew means moisture in form of small drops accumulated on a cool surface as a result of a condensed atmosphere. By implying this option the sentence becomes “The dew fell on the grass early in the morning. This option makes sense in the given blank of the sentence. And therefore, is the correct option.
Due: The word due means expected at a certain time, planned at a particular time, something owed to someone, obligatory payment, exactly. By implying this option the sentence becomes “ The due fell on the grass early in the morning”, this sentence doesn’t make any sense, therefore it is an incorrect option.
Do: The word do means to perform, compete, achieve. By implying this option the sentence becomes “They do fell on the grass early in the morning”, this again doesn’t justify the given sentence, therefore, is an incorrect option.
Deal: The word deal means making a commercial trade, making an agreement, process of distributing cards. By implying this option the sentence becomes “The deal fell on the grass early in the morning”, this sentence is not justified, therefore, it is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
Though the homonym words sound very similar, it is difficult to know the exact word by just listening to them. But they are very different in meaning, which can change the meaning of the entire sentence, therefore, clarification must be made while using such words. Example: I don’t know when will she come(CORRECT), I don’t no when will she come. (INCORRECT)