Question

Identify the correct use of homophones:
A. My parents gave me ate dollars with which I eight a chocolate cupcake.
B. My parents gave me eight dollars with which I eight a chocolate cupcake.
C. My parents gave me ate dollars with which I ate a chocolate cupcake.
D. My parents gave me eight dollars with which I ate a chocolate cupcake.

Answer 1

Hint: Homophones are words that sound the same but have completely different spelling and meaning. They are usually confusing when heard as single words, but can be easily differentiated if they are viewed in a specific context.

Complete step by step answer:
The homophones in the given sentences are –
ate: the past tense of eating
eight: a number/quantity
Option A – The homophones are not used correctly, however, if they were interchanged they form perfect meaning.
Option B – In this option, there are no homophones, rather the word ‘eight’ was repeated twice. Hence this option is incorrect.
Option C – Just like the previous option, this option too has a repetitive word and no homophone, still rendering it meaningless. Hence this is not the right option.
Option D – The homophones in this option are used correctly indicating that the person ate a chocolate cupcake with the eight dollars given by their parents. This is the correct option.

The answer is option (D)

Note:
Homophones can be easily differentiated when their spellings are known. If they are being heard instead of being read, it is recommended to see them as a part of a sentence so it becomes easier to understand the meaning and pick the right answer.