Question

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

The monk carried a carved crosier into the sanctuary.

• A. The gardener admired the crosier ferns growing near the pond.
• B. The bishop held a silver crosier during the procession.
• C. The priest polished the wooden crosier before the ceremony.
• D. The cathedral displayed an antique crosier in a glass case.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The gardener admired the crosier ferns growing near the pond.

• A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning. • In the main sentence and options (b), (c), and (d), a "crosier" refers to the staff/hook carried by a high-ranking member of the clergy (like a bishop). • However, in option (a), "crosier" refers to a botanical term for a young curled fern frond before it uncoils.