What makes this example a pun? When Miss Potts gave Frank fresh
herbs, he thanked her for her thyme.

A. Since Miss Potts is giving Frank herbs, she
must really like him.
B. Since Frank only thanked Miss Potts for
thyme, that means he didn't like the other
herbs.
C. Thyme is the name of an herb, but sounds just
like "time."

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?