Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word:
He left the watch on the nightstand before sleeping.
Understanding Homonyms and Sentence Context
The question asks us to find a sentence that uses a homonym of the word 'watch' as used in the original sentence: "He left the watch on the nightstand before sleeping." In this context, 'watch' refers to a small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist.
A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning. However, in common usage and for many English questions, 'homonym' is sometimes used more broadly to include words spelled the same (homographs) but with different meanings, even if the pronunciation might slightly differ, or simply words with multiple meanings. In this case, the word 'watch' has multiple meanings.
Let's analyze the meanings of 'watch':
- Meaning 1: A device for keeping time (e.g., wristwatch, digital watch).
- Meaning 2: The act of observing someone or something closely; surveillance.
- Meaning 3: A period of time during which one is responsible for guarding or observing something (e.g., night watch).
Analyzing the Options
We need to find the option that uses 'watch' with a meaning different from a timepiece.
Option 1: "The guard was assigned to night watch duty."
In this sentence, 'watch' refers to a specific duty period, specifically for guarding or observing during the night. This aligns with Meaning 3 of 'watch', which is different from the 'timepiece' meaning in the original sentence. Therefore, this sentence uses a different meaning of the word 'watch'.
Option 2: "The watch was ticking softly beside the lamp."
Here, 'watch' clearly refers to a timepiece that ticks. This is the same meaning as in the original sentence.
Option 3: "He set his digital watch to the right time."
This sentence also uses 'watch' to refer to a digital timepiece. This is the same meaning as in the original sentence.
Option 4: "She bought a new gold watch for her husband."
In this case, 'watch' refers to a gold timepiece. This is the same meaning as in the original sentence.
Conclusion
Option 1 is the only sentence that uses the word 'watch' with a different meaning (guard duty/observation period) compared to its use as a timepiece in the original sentence. It correctly identifies a different sense of the word 'watch'.
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