10 Questions
What are homographs?
Words that sound the same but have different meanings
How can readers identify the correct meaning of a homograph?
By looking at the context clues and surrounding words
What is the meaning of 'fly' in the sentence 'Airplanes fly over the mountains to get to the airport'?
To soar high above
How do homographs typically sound when pronounced?
Exactly the same
What helps readers figure out which meaning of a homograph is being used?
Context clues in surrounding words
What is a homograph?
A word that is spelled the same as another word and means something different, but doesn't have to sound the same
What is a homonym?
A word that is spelled the same and sounds the same as another word, but means something different
Based on the context clues, what does 'pitcher' refer to in the sentence 'The young pitcher impressed the high school baseball coach with his fastball'?
A baseball player who throws the ball for the hitter
What type of bat is referred to in the sentence 'But the animals called bats do fly, and people are often afraid of them'?
Flying mammal
What does 'lead' mean in the phrase 'lead the way'?
To guide or show the way
Test your understanding of homographs by identifying words with multiple meanings. Read sentences and identify the homographs, words that have the same spelling but different meanings.
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