Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone: The film was ……… due to its…
2023
Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone:
The film was ……… due to its controversial content.
- A.
Banned
- B.
Band
- C.
Waned
- D.
Veined
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Banned
Key point: Choose the word that matches the idea of official prohibition because the film was controversial.
Banned — means officially or legally prohibited; fits the sentence because controversial content can lead to a film being prohibited.
Band — refers to a musical group or a strip of material. Although it is a homophone of 'banned,' it does not mean 'prohibited' and so does not fit here.
Waned — means decreased in strength or extent (for example, interest waned). This meaning does not convey prohibition.
Veined — means marked with or as if with veins; unrelated to the idea of prohibition or controversy.
Therefore, 'Banned' is the correct choice because it directly expresses the film being officially prohibited due to controversial content.