Referring to the above sample, which sentence has the CORRECT use of a homonym?
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify which of the provided sentences correctly uses a homonym. Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. Each option corresponds to a line in the sample text, and we need to assess them based on proper usage of homonyms.
Answer
Line 5
The final answer is Line 5.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Line 5.
More Information
In Line 5, the use of 'board' is correct. Other lines use words confused as homonyms incorrectly: 'principle'/'principal', 'shone'/'shown', 'counsel'/'council', 'core'/'corps'.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing homonyms like 'principle/principal', 'counsel/council'. Always verify their context.
Sources
- Examples of Homonyms | YourDictionary - yourdictionary.com
- Homonym Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
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