Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
As the lonely ____ wailed over the lake, the pale ____ rose slowly, casting silver ripples on the water.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The first blank requires a noun for something that "wailed over the lake".
A loon is a type of water bird known for its haunting calls or wails. The second blank requires a noun for something that "rose slowly, casting silver ripples on the water".
A lune is another word for a crescent moon, which would rise slowly and cast silver ripples on the water.