Question

The smugglers stood before the judge, who was known for her strict manner, and entered their pleas with feint hopes that the evidence would not prove their guilt.

Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?

A. Gilt
B. Faint
C. Please
D. Manor

I know that it's not A or D. I think the answer is B, right?

please help me. Thanks

Answer 1

Yes. B is correct.

Answer 2

Thank you, Ms. Sue!

Answer 3

You're welcome, John.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Yes, you are correct. The correct homophone to use in this scenario is "faint" instead of "feint" in order to correct the error in the sentence. "Feint" refers to a deceptive or deceptive movement, while "faint" means weak or hardly perceptible. In this context, "faint hopes" would be the appropriate phrase to describe their diminished or weak hopes. Therefore, option B - "faint" - is the correct choice to replace the incorrect word "feint" in the given sentence.