Which of the following sentences uses the word 'rose' with the same meaning as in the following sentence?
'He gave her a single red rose on their anniversary'
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
In the original sentence, the word 'rose' is used as a noun, referring to a type of flower.
In option A, 'rose' is a verb (past tense of 'rise'), meaning to go up.
In option B, 'rose' is a noun, referring to the flower, which is the same meaning as in the original sentence.
In option C, 'rose' is a verb (past tense of 'rise'), meaning to increase.
In option D, 'rose' is a verb (past tense of 'rise'), meaning to appear above the horizon.