Question

Identify the correct homophone to complete the sentences:
(1) All the files were segregated into six __________ parts.
(2) She was always _________ about her personal matters.

• A. (1) discreet
  (2) discrete
• B. (1) discrete
  (2) discreet
• C. (1) discreet
  (2) discreet
• D. (1) discrete
  (2) discrete

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(1) discrete

(2) discreet
The correct answer is Option B.

DISCRETE means distinct or separate. In sentence 1, the files were segregated into 6 different and separate parts.

DISCREET means to be careful and cautious, in order to keep something confidential and avoid embarrassment. In sentence 2, she is careful and cautious and keeps her personal matters confidential.

Thus DISCRETE and DISCREET are the correct words that complete the sentence. They go with the context and meaning of the sentence.

The remaining options are incorrect because they do not go with the context and meaning of the sentence. Files cannot be careful and cautious and nor can she be separate about her personal matters.