Question

select the correct answer
what does the word homage mean based on the context clues provided?
mark paid homage to his grandmother by entering the annual cooking contest, just as she had done for years
a. to show respect
b. to follow along
c. to live with
d. to replace someone

Explanation:

The context shows Mark is doing something in honor of his grandmother by entering the cooking contest as she used to. "Homage" means showing respect or reverence. Among the options, none are exactly correct in a strict sense, but the closest idea is showing respect which is not directly represented here. However, if we consider the spirit of the action, it implies a form of respect - like showing regard.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct definitions of "homage" in this context. But if we had to choose the closest in spirit to showing respect (which is what "homage" implies), none of these fit well.