Direction: Fill in the blank spaces in the given sentence selecting an appropriate set of words from the following options-
Writing too many things on the ______ while teaching could make the students get ______.
- ((a))
bored / board
- ((b))
board / bored
- ((c))
board / board
- ((d))
bored / bored
Show Answer
board / bored
The correct answer is 'board / bored'.

Key Points
- The given words are homophones i.e. similar sounding words.
- Board: a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes. (लकड़ी या अन्य कठोर सामग्री का एक लंबा, पतला, सपाट टुकड़ा, जिसका उपयोग फर्श या अन्य भवन उद्देश्यों के लिए किया जाता है।)
- For eg.- Loose boards creaked as I walked on them.
- Bored: feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity. (थका हुआ और अधीर महसूस करना क्योंकि कोई खाली नहीं है या किसी की वर्तमान गतिविधि में रुचि नहीं है)
- For eg.- He got bored with staring out of the window.
The complete sentence will be: Writing too many things on the board while teaching could make the students get bored.
- Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Additional Information
- Creaked: made a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied. (स्थानांतरित होने पर या दबाव या वजन लागू होने पर एक कठोर, तेज आवाज की।)
- For eg.- The stairs creaked as she went up.




























































