Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
She gave him a small wave before leaving.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same way as another word but has a different meaning. The highlighted word 'wave' in the original sentence refers to the physical gesture of moving one's hand back and forth.
In option A, C and D 'wave' refer to the same physical gesture.