Question:
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The conservator repaired the fillet on the old manuscript binding.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The conservator repaired the fillet on the old manuscript binding.
Options:
- a) The chef pan-seared a salmon fillet with herbs.
- b) The bookbinder stitched the leather fillet tightly.
- c) The fillet was traced in gold on the spine.
- d) The medieval fillet indicated title divisions.
- a) The chef pan-seared a salmon fillet with herbs.
- b) The bookbinder stitched the leather fillet tightly.
- c) The fillet was traced in gold on the spine.
- d) The medieval fillet indicated title divisions.
correct answer : a)
Explanation:
A homonym has the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings. ‘Fillet’ in the question refers to a decorative line on a manuscript binding. In option A, ‘fillet’ refers to a boneless piece of meat or fish.
A homonym has the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings. ‘Fillet’ in the question refers to a decorative line on a manuscript binding. In option A, ‘fillet’ refers to a boneless piece of meat or fish.