Direction: Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. 

The villagers kept the ______ out, to collect the rainwater.

The correct answer is "cruse."

 Key Points

• The word "cruse" means a small container for holding liquids, usually oil or vinegar. (तरल पदार्थ (जैसे पानी या तेल) रखने के लिए एक छोटा बर्तन (जैसे जार या बर्तन))
  • Example: A cruse of water and a loaf of bread, with cruel mockery, were placed in the recess.
• In the given context, the villagers kept the "cruse" out to collect rainwater, indicating that they used a small container to collect the water.
• This is a homonym question, where the word "cruse" is spelt and pronounced differently from other options, which have different meanings.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
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Correct sentence: The villagers kept the cruse out, to collect the rainwater.

Additional Information

• "Crus" refers to a medieval military expedition, usually against non-Christians. (एक मध्ययुगीन सैन्य अभियान, आमतौर पर गैर-ईसाइयों के खिलाफ)
• "Crews" refers to a group of people working together, especially on a ship or aircraft. (एक साथ काम करने वाले लोगों का समूह, विशेषकर जहाज़ या विमान पर)
• "Cruise" refers to a leisurely journey by sea or land, usually for pleasure. (आमतौर पर आनंद के लिए समुद्र या ज़मीन से इत्मीनान से की गई यात्रा)