Words that sound like one another but have different meanings are called homonyms. Select the most appropriate homonym for the following sentence.
The wind ___ the door closed.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The word that correctly completes the sentence "The wind ___ the door closed" is blew.
- Blew is the past tense of the verb "blow," which means to move air forcefully.
- Blue is a color.
- Blu is not a word in the English language.
- Blough is not a word in the English language.
The word blew is the best fit because it conveys the idea of the wind moving air forcefully, which caused the door to close. The word comes from the Old English word "blæwan," meaning "to blow."