Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:…

Questions :

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The choir began the canon at the conductor's signal.

Options :

  • The photographer adjusted the canon before taking the shot.
  • The canon echoed beautifully through the hall.
  • The singers practised the canon repeatedly before the performance.
  • The composer introduced a complex canon in the final movement.

correct answer : a)

Explanation :

In the original sentence, "canon" refers to a musical contrapuntal composition. In option (a), "canon" refers to the camera brand Canon, which has the same spelling and pronunciation but a different meaning. Hence, the correct answer is option (a) The photographer adjusted the canon before taking the shot.

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