Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
He was the last person to finish the race.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A homonym is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and origin.
In the main sentence, 'last' is used as an adjective meaning final or coming at the end of a sequence.
In options A, C, and D, 'last' is also used as an adjective with a similar meaning (final).
In option B, 'last' is used as a verb meaning to continue for a period of time. This is a different meaning, making it the homonym in this context.