Practicing Success
Words that sound like one another but have different meanings are called homonyms. Select the most appropriate homonym for the following sentence. |
Sent Cent Scent Sente |
Scent |
The word that correctly completes the sentence "Your perfume has a wonderful ___" is scent.
The word scent is the best fit because it conveys the idea of the smell of the perfume. The word comes from the Old French word "sentir," meaning "to smell." |