Which of the following sentences uses the word "board" with a different meaning from the others?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
In options A, C, and D, "board" refers to a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization (the board of directors). In option B, "board" is used as a verb meaning to get onto a ship, train, or other form of transport. The meaning in B is distinctly different from the noun form used in the other sentences.