Determining the Correct Homonym
Read the sentence and study the table.
When Raj removed the clock's cover, a tiny spring
came loose from the mechanism.
Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.
What is the meaning of spring as it is used in the
sentence?
Which word provides a context clue that supports your
answer?
Meanings of the Word spring
1. n., the season following winter
2. n., a piece of coiled metal
3. n., a natural source of water
4. v., to bounce, jump, or leap