Which sentence has the correct homonym?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: The capital punishment was harsh.
Explanation
• Capital: Refers to a seat of government, accumulated wealth, uppercase letters, or a crime punishable by death (as in capital punishment).
• Capitol: Specifically refers to a building in which a state or national legislative body meets.
• The phrase capital punishment correctly uses capital to denote a penalty involving execution.
Quick Tip: Remember that a capitol with an 'o' refers strictly to a building (think of the dome of the building), while capital with an 'a' is used in all other contexts.