Select the most appropriate homonym in the context of the following sentence to fill in the blank.
He was convicted of assaulting a police officer, but he got off with a ____ sentence.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. light: not serious or profound
- Given the context of someone being convicted of a crime but receiving a less severe punishment, "light" (not serious or profound) fits best.
- Light (adjective): in this context, it means a sentence that is not severe or harsh.
So, the sentence would be: "He was convicted of assaulting a police officer, but he got off with a light sentence."