Correct option is B
The most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank is (b) scent.
· The sentence would read: "The hunter dogs followed the hyena’s scent."
· In this context, "scent" refers to the smell or odor left by the hyena, which the hunter dogs are tracking.
· "Sense" refers to perception or understanding, "cense" is a less common word related to incense, and "cents" are units of currency, none of which make sense in the given context.