Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word:
Please close the window before leaving.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
In the original sentence "Please close the window.", "close" is a verb meaning to shut or fasten something.
In the sentence "Their bond grew close over the years.", "close" is an adjective meaning near or intimate.
The other options ("close the file," "close the curtains," and "close the back door") all use the word as a verb meaning "to shut," which is the same meaning as the original prompt. Only the selected sentence uses a different meaning and pronunciation for the word.