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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The guards stood in pike formation along the causeway.

AThe angler pulled a large pike from the icy lake.

BThe rebel was punished by being placed on the pike.

CThe infantry pike split the enemy's front line.

DThe pike gleamed beside the veteran's armor.

Answer:

A. The angler pulled a large pike from the icy lake.

Read Explanation:

The angler pulled a large pike from the icy lake.

  • A homonym is a word that sounds the same and is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

    • In the context of the question's hidden highlight (or standard sentence structure), "Pike" in options 1, 3, 4, and 5 all refer to a weapon (a long spear used by infantry).

    • In option 2, "pike" refers to a type of large freshwater fish, making it the distinct homonym.


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