Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The wedding ring was passed down through generations.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
A homonym is a word that has the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but a different meaning.
In the original sentence, 'ring' refers to a piece of jewelry worn on a finger.
Options A, B, and D all use 'ring' in the same context of jewelry.
Option C uses 'ring' to mean a group of people working together in a secret or illegal activity (a crime ring or smuggling ring).