Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The hunters waited patiently for the duck to land.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
A homonym is a word that is spelled the same and sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.
In the original sentence, 'duck' is a noun referring to the bird.
In options A, B, and D, 'duck' is used as a noun referring to the bird.
In option C, 'duck' is used as a verb meaning to lower one's head or the top part of one's body quickly to avoid being hit or seen.