Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The cleric described the tonsure as a sacred act.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The biologist found a tonsure on the frog's dorsal fin.
Given word: Tonsure
Meaning in the original sentence: The act of shaving part of the head, especially as a religious practice.
Example: The cleric described the tonsure as a sacred act.
Homonym usage: A homonym is a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation but a different meaning.
Reason: In options 1, 3, and 4, “tonsure” is used in the same religious sense as in the original sentence. In option 2, it is used differently, making it the homonym usage.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.