Question

Which of the following is not an example of a homophone?

Answer choices for the above question

A. waited

B. hope

C. sense

D. world
Which of the following best describes the relationship between smartness and calm in this context?
Answer choices for the above question

A. homophones

B. homographs

C. near synonyms

D. near antonyms

Answer 1

Answer 1:

D. world

Explanation: Homophones are words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and spellings. Why is waited a homophone? because (past tense of "wait") and weight (the amount of heaviness of an object)

However, "world" does not have a homophone as it is pronounced and spelled uniquely.

Answer 2:

C. near synonyms

Explanation:The terms "calm" and "smartness" are neither homophones, homographs, or close antonyms. Instead, they are near synonyms since their meanings are similar but not identical. "Smartness" alludes to intellect or cunning, whereas "calm" refers to a quiet or composed attitude. These terms are not diametrically opposed, nor do they have the same sound or spelling, but they share a same meaning.