Choosing the correct definition of a word with multiple meanings often involves looking at

a. context

b. opposites

c. spelling

Choosing the correct definition of a word with multiple meanings often involves looking at context. (Option A)

If a word has multiple meaning, the context is crucial when determining or figuring out what it means to convey the exact meaning of the sentence or a text. Checking context is a fundamental task that, for example, every translator should carry out in order to deliver the most accurate and reliable translated version of a sentence, or text.

Context means the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect,

type of error:

the error in the sentence is a "dangling modifier". a dangling modifier is a phrase, word or clause that "dangles" because there is not target to modify. in this case, "after mopping the floor" is the dangling modifier since it has no word to modify. the noun "house" cannot mop the floor; therefore there is a mistake in the writing of the sentence.

what are the phrases to choose from?