Question

read the definitions.
shear = v., to cut
sheer = adj., thin
soar = v., to fly at a great height
sore = adj., feeling pain
if you look through the ______ curtains, you can
watch the birds ______ over the ocean.
which homophones correctly complete the sentence?
○ sheer, soar
○ shear, sore
○ shear, soar
○ sheer, sore

Explanation:

1. For the first blank, we need an adjective to describe "curtains". "sheer" means "thin", which is appropriate for describing curtains (e.g., sheer curtains are thin and allow light through). "shear" is a verb meaning "to cut", so it doesn't fit here.
2. For the second blank, we need a verb to describe what the birds are doing over the ocean. "soar" means "to fly at a great height", which makes sense for birds flying over the ocean. "sore" is an adjective meaning "feeling pain", so it doesn't fit here.

Answer:

A. sheer, soar