Which semantic relationship exists between the words 'banco' (financial institution) and 'banco' (seating bench)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Homonymy
Analysis: Homonymy occurs when two distinct words with completely different etymological origins share identical phonological and spelling forms. 'Banco' comes from distinct linguistic developments. Answer: Homonymy. Why not the others: Synonymy denotes equivalence in meaning; Hyponymy denotes a hierarchical inclusion relation; Antonymy denotes opposite meanings.
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