Select the correct answer.
Which sentence is an example of a pun?
A.
I want to look for my watch, but I can never seem to find the time.
B.
By making cupcakes for them, I can kill two birds with one stone.
C.
It is often wise to keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
D.
She explained the novel so well that she hit the nail on the head.
E.
She did not help with dinner because too many cooks can spoil the broth.
B. By making cupcakes for them, I can kill two birds with one stone.
The correct answer is A. "I want to look for my watch, but I can never seem to find the time." This sentence uses the word "time" with a double meaning, as both a literal object (a watch) and a figurative concept (the opportunity). This play on words is an example of a pun.
The correct answer is B. By making cupcakes for them, I can kill two birds with one stone.
To identify a pun, you need to look for a phrase or sentence that has a double meaning or plays on words. In this case, the phrase "kill two birds with one stone" is a common idiom that means accomplishing two things at once. However, in the sentence, it is used literally, as the speaker is talking about making cupcakes to serve as a treat and also a solution to a problem. This creates a humorous play on words and makes it an example of a pun.