Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

In his acceptance speech for the award, the actor paid homage to the great director who had been his mentor.

  1. credit

  2. respects

  3. funds

  4. contribution
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Explanation

To pay homage means to show special honor or respect, often to someone worthy of admiration. Here, the actor is honoring his mentor. 'Credit' means acknowledgment, 'funds' means money, and 'contribution' means something given - none capture the sense of respectful recognition that homage implies.

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