Question

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

She placed a compact mirror in her purse.

• A. The team formed a compact defensive unit.
• B. He compacted the soil using a roller.
• C. They signed a compact to maintain peace.
• D. The book was written in a compact style.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. They signed a compact to maintain peace.

• A homonym is a word that sounds and is spelled the same as another word but has a completely different meaning. • In sentences 1, 2, 3, and 5, "compact" is used as an adjective or verb relating to things being small, dense, or pressed together. However, in sentence 4, compact is used as a noun meaning a formal agreement, treaty, or pact, which provides a completely distinct definition.