Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The professor's dispatch of the rebuttal was swift and unyielding.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The editor hailed the dispatch of bureaucratic red tape.
Given word: Dispatch
Meaning in the question: The act of sending something quickly and efficiently.
Homonym: A word that has the same spelling or pronunciation but a different meaning.
Analysis of the given options:
- The war correspondent filed a dispatch from the front lines: Here, “dispatch” means a report or message.
- The diplomat's dispatch was firm but delayed: Here too, “dispatch” refers to an official message or communication.
- The minister's dispatch of aid drew criticism: Here, “dispatch” means sending something quickly, same meaning as the question.
- The editor hailed the dispatch of bureaucratic red tape: Here, “dispatch” means disposal or removal, which is a different meaning and thus acts as the homonym.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.