Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The parchment bore the symbol of a tau cross.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The investor tracked the rising tau in currency markets.
Context: The word “tau” in the original sentence refers to a symbol (Greek letter τ) used in religious or historical context.
Meaning of the options:
- Option 1: Refers to the Greek letter tau (same meaning).
- Option 2: Again refers to the same symbol (same meaning).
- Option 3: Uses “tau” in a different context (financial/statistical usage), thus acting as a homonym.
- Option 4: Refers to the same religious symbol.
Correct answer: Option 3
Reason: A homonym is a word that has the same spelling/pronunciation but a different meaning. Only option 3 uses “tau” in a different sense.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.