Question

Choose the word which can replace the italicized word in the sentence without changing the meaning:

The old man was fond of giving homilies whenever we went to him with a problem.

• A. alternatives
• B. advice
• C. suggestions
• D. sermons

Answer 1

The correct option is D sermons

Option D: 'Homilies' means 'a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction'.

'Sermons' means 'to talk on a religious or moral subject'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Alternatives' means 'one of two or more available possibilities'.

Option B: 'Advice' means 'a suggestion about what someone should do'.

Option C: 'Suggestions' means 'an idea or plan put forward for consideration'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'homilies'.

So, options A, B and C are wrong.