Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The monk carried a carved crosier into the sanctuary.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The florist added white crosiers to the bouquest.
Context: The sentence uses the word 'crosier' to refer to a hooked staff carried by a bishop or abbot. A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same but has a different meaning.
Grammatical concept: In botany, a crosier (or crozier) refers to the curled-up young frond of a fern or certain flowers that resemble the shape of a shepherd's crook.
Analysis of the given options:
The monk...: Uses the word in its religious context (a staff).
The florist...: Uses the word in its botanical context (a type of flower or fern growth), which is the homonym of the religious staff.
Correct word/ phrase: Crosiers (referring to the plant/flower part).
Final sentence: The florist added white crosiers to the bouquet.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.