Answer: b. homophones
Explanation: These words sound the same, but do not have the same definitions (therefore, are not synonyms). Furthermore, these words don't have contradictory definitions (or opposite ones). Therefore, they are not antonyms.
play would be the correct verb
Answer:
"Paper has more patience than people." I thought of this saying on one of those days when I was feeling a little depressed and was sitting at home with my chin in my hands, bored and listless, wondering whether to stay in or go out. I finally stayed where I was, brooding. Yes, paper does have more patience, and since I'm not planning to let anyone else read this stiff-backed notebook grandly referred to as a "diary," unless I should ever find a real friend, it probably won't make a bit of difference.