Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The bishop wore a mitre embroidered with gold thread.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. The welder fitted a steel mitre joint at a 45° angle.
Given word: mitre (in the question sentence)
Meaning: a ceremonial headgear worn by a bishop
Concept: Homonym means a word that has the same spelling or sound but different meaning
Explanation:
In the given sentence, mitre refers to a bishop’s headgear.
Option 1 uses mitre as a joint in carpentry (45° angle cut), which is a different meaning of the same word.
Other options:
Options 2, 3, and 4 also use mitre in the same religious headgear meaning, not a different one.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.