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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The researcher cited a bailey in Norman defensive design.

1. Bailey presented the findings on Norman fortifications at the seminar.
2. The outer bailey encircled the motte and was guarded by watchtowers.
3. The soldiers retreated into the bailey when the main gate collapsed.
4. A wooden palisade was raised around the bailey for extra protection.

Correct answer: Bailey presented the findings on Norman fortifications at the seminar.

Solution

A homonym has the same spelling or pronunciation but a different meaning. Here, 'bailey' refers to a part of a castle, while 'Bailey' in the correct option is a proper noun, a person’s name.

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