Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word:
The lead pipes were replaced due to safety concerns.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Original Sentence: In "The lead pipes were replaced...", the word lead (pronounced led) refers to the heavy metal element.
Option (1): In the sentence, "lead" (pronounced leed) is a verb meaning to guide or command. This meets the criteria because the spelling is identical, but the meaning and pronunciation have changed.
Other Options: All other sentences provided use "lead" in the context of the metal (the element), which means they are using the same meaning as the original sentence rather than a homonym.