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    Select the most appropriate homophones to fill in the blanks. I ________ that he has been promoted to the post of _______ officer.
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    Select the most appropriate homophones to fill in the blanks.
    I ________ that he has been promoted to the post of _______ officer.

    A.

    heard; ceiling

    B.

    heard; sealing

    C.

    herd; ceiling

    D.

    herd; sealing

    Correct option is B


    Explanation:
    The correct answer is option (b).
    · Heard – past tense of “hear”
    · Sealing – “Sealing officer” refers to someone responsible for officially stamping or sealing documents (used in legal or administrative contexts).
    Meaning of other words:
    Herd – A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live or move together.
    Ceiling – The upper inside surface of a room.

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