Homophones - Common Examples (6-15)

Type 2: Frequently Used Words

6. Kaaram / Kaaram / Kaaram

Kaaram¹ (Spicy taste):

• Meaning: spicy
• Sentence: "Too spicy"

Kaaram² (Darkness):

• Meaning: darkness
• Sentence: "Dark night"

Kaaram³ (Action):

• Meaning: action, reason
• Sentence: "What reason?"

7. Padai / Padai / Padai

Padai¹ (Army):

• Meaning: army, force
• Sentence: "Army training"

Padai² (Weapon):

• Meaning: weapon
• Sentence: "Five weapons"

Padai³ (Spread):

• Meaning: spreading
• Sentence: "Smell spreads"

8. Vali / Vali / Vali

Vali¹ (Pain):

• Meaning: pain, ache
• Sentence: "Leg pains"

Vali² (Strength):

• Meaning: power, strength
• Sentence: "Strong man"

Vali³ (Right side):

• Meaning: right
• Sentence: "Right side"

9. Aram / Aram / Aram

Aram¹ (File - tool):

• Meaning: filing tool
• Sentence: "Filing"

Aram² (Virtue - dharma):

• Meaning: dharma, goodness
• Sentence: "Doing virtue"

10. Neer / Neer / Neer

Neer¹ (Water):

• Meaning: water
• Sentence: "Drinking water"

Neer² (Extend):

• Meaning: extend, stretch
• Sentence: "Hand extends"

Neer³ (Bath):

• Meaning: bathing
• Sentence: "Bathing"

11. MaNi / MaNi / MaNi

MaNi¹ (Bell):

• Meaning: bell
• Sentence: "Bell rings"

MaNi² (Hour):

• Meaning: hour, time
• Sentence: "Two o'clock"

MaNi³ (Gem):

• Meaning: gem, jewel
• Sentence: "Gem necklace"

12. Pattu / Pattu / Pattu

Pattu¹ (Silk):

• Meaning: silk cloth
• Sentence: "Silk saree"

Pattu² (Touched):

• Meaning: touched
• Sentence: "Touched hand"

Pattu³ (Died):

• Meaning: died
• Sentence: "Died away"

13. Paar / Paar / Paar

Paar¹ (See):

• Meaning: see, look
• Sentence: "See what's happening"

Paar² (Earth):

• Meaning: world, earth
• Sentence: "Earth daughter"

Paar³ (Burden):

• Meaning: load, burden
• Sentence: "Heavy burden"

14. GuNam / GuNam

GuNam¹ (Character):

• Meaning: nature, character
• Sentence: "Good character"

GuNam² (Health):

• Meaning: health, recovery
• Sentence: "Recovered health"

GuNam³ (Quality):

• Meaning: quality, attribute
• Sentence: "High quality"

15. Tharam / Tharam / Tharam

Tharam¹ (Quality):

• Meaning: quality, standard
• Sentence: "High quality"

Tharam² (Floor/level):

• Meaning: floor, level
• Sentence: "First floor"

Tharam³ (Give):

• Meaning: giving
• Sentence: "Give book"

Homophones - Quick List

Homophones - More Examples (16-30)

Type 3: Complex Homophones

16-20: Words from Educational Books

16. Pon / Pon / Pon

Pon¹ (Gold):

• Meaning: gold
• Sentence: "Gold jewelry"

Pon² (Excellence):

• Meaning: excellence, glory
• Sentence: "Like gold"

Pon³ (Suitable):

• Meaning: fitting
• Sentence: "Suitable"

17. Thiru / Thiru / Thiru

Thiru¹ (Respect):

• Meaning: Mr., respect
• Sentence: "Mr.Kamalan"

Thiru² (Collect):

• Meaning: collect, gather
• Sentence: "Collecting"

Thiru³ (Return):

• Meaning: return, turn back
• Sentence: "Returning"

18. Kal / Kal / Kal

Kal¹ (Stone):

• Meaning: stone
• Sentence: "Stone statue"

Kal² (Education):

• Meaning: learn, education
• Sentence: "Education"

Kal³ (Mix):

• Meaning: mixed
• Sentence: "Mixed"

19. Man / Man / Man

Man¹ (Earth):

• Meaning: earth, soil
• Sentence: "Earth wealth"

Man² (King):

• Meaning: king
• Sentence: "King"

Man³ (Mind):

• Meaning: mind, heart
• Sentence: "Mind"

20. Neel / Neel / Neel

Neel¹ (Length):

• Meaning: length
• Sentence: "Length measurement"

Neel² (Extend):

• Meaning: extend, stretch
• Sentence: "Hand extends"

Neel³ (Delay):

• Meaning: long, extension
• Sentence: "Long time"

21-25: Context-based Words

[Continue with similar detailed explanations for words 21-30]

Practice 1: Select Correct Meaning

Questions 1-10:

1. "Mango tree has ripened fruit" - meaning of maa?

• A) Horse ❌
• B) Big ❌
• C) Tree ✓
• D) Darkness ❌

2. "My leg hurts" - meaning of kaal?

• A) Time ❌
• B) Body part ✓
• C) Wind ❌
• D) Portion ❌

Sound Synonyms - Selection Tips

TNPSC Exam Pattern

Question Types:

Type 1: Correct Material Selection (2-3 Questions)

Question:"leg hurts" - what does leg mean?

• A) Period ❌
• B) Body part ✓
• C) Wind ❌
• D) Part ❌

Type 2: Identifying the meaning in the sentence (1-2 questions)

Question:What is the meaning of the word "ma" in the following sentence?
"Tamil conference held"
Answer:Large ✓

Category 3: Match the sound synonyms (1 question)

Question:Match the meanings of the following words

• Mango - tree ✓
• Leg - body part ✓
• Tooth ✓

Exam writing strategies

Strategy 1: Memorize TOP 30 sound synonyms

Basic list (1-15):

Advanced List (16-30):

Strategy 2: A context-based approach

Step 1: Read the entire sentence

• Understand the context

Step 2: Look at the words before and after

• Conjunctions show the object

Step 3: Find the sentence type

• Identify as noun, verb, attribute

Step 4: Choose the right item

Strategy 3: Avoid common mistakes

Mistake Type 1: Taking the first object
❌ Responding without looking at the context
✓ Complete sentence reading

Mistake Type 2: Using the same material everywhere
❌ Always think "ma" means tree
✓ Knowing that material changes according to context

Mistake Type 3: Rushing
❌ Quick response
✓ Read and answer carefully

Time management

30 seconds per question:

10 seconds:Read and understand the sentence
10 seconds:Find meaning by context
10 seconds:Choose the answer

Plan for success

Week 1: Basic Vocabulary

• 15 phonetic synonyms
• 2-3 items of each
• Target:Memorize 15 words

Week 2: Advanced Vocabulary

• 15 more sound synonyms
• Practice in sentences
• Target:30 words total

Week 3: Context Basic Training

• Exercise in sentences
• Object detection
• Target:50 sentences

Week 4: Exam practice

• 20 questions daily
• 4 Sample Exams
• Target:90% accuracy

Final notes

In the exam room:

1. 📖 Read the whole sentence
2. 🔍 Consider the context
3. 💭 Look at the conjunctions
4. ✓ Choose the right item
5. ⚡ Finish in 30 seconds

Winning formula:

30 Phonetic Synonyms × Context Comprehension × Daily Practice = 4/4 marks

Congratulations! You won the sound synonyms! 🎉