Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
He took the current route to avoid delays.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The current was unusually strong near the bridge.
Given word: Current
Meaning: Belonging to the present time; happening or being used now.
Example: He took the current route to avoid delays.
Homonym: Current
Meaning: A body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
Example: The current was unusually strong near the bridge.
Explanation:
Homonyms are words that share the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings.
In the question sentence, 'current' refers to the present time (the route being used now).
Among the options, 'The current was unusually strong near the bridge' uses the homonym of 'current,' referring to the flow of water rather than a period of time.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.