Words that sound like one another but have different meanings are called homonyms. Select the most appropriate homonym for the following sentence.
I banged my ___ on the leg of the table.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The word that correctly completes the sentence "I banged my ___ on the leg of the table" is toe.
- Tow is a verb that means to pull something behind you.
- Toe is a part of the foot.
- Teow is not a word in the English language.
- Tough means difficult or hardy.
The word toe is the best fit because it conveys the idea of the part of the foot that was injured. The word comes from the Old English word "ta," meaning "toe."