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What are homographs?
What are homographs?
- Words that are spelled differently but have the same meaning
- Words that are spelled the same and have the same meaning
- Words that are pronounced the same and have the same meaning
- Words that sound the same but have different meanings (correct)
How can readers identify the correct meaning of a homograph?
How can readers identify the correct meaning of a homograph?
- By looking at the context clues and surrounding words (correct)
- By focusing on the word structure
- By looking at the pronunciation
- By checking a dictionary
What is the meaning of 'fly' in the sentence 'Airplanes fly over the mountains to get to the airport'?
What is the meaning of 'fly' in the sentence 'Airplanes fly over the mountains to get to the airport'?
- A pesky little insect with wings
- To soar high above (correct)
- To move through the air using wings
- To jump quickly
How do homographs typically sound when pronounced?
How do homographs typically sound when pronounced?
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What helps readers figure out which meaning of a homograph is being used?
What helps readers figure out which meaning of a homograph is being used?
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What is a homograph?
What is a homograph?
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What is a homonym?
What is a homonym?
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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'?
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'?
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What type of bat is referred to in the sentence 'But the animals called bats do fly, and people are often afraid of them'?
What type of bat is referred to in the sentence 'But the animals called bats do fly, and people are often afraid of them'?
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What does 'lead' mean in the phrase 'lead the way'?
What does 'lead' mean in the phrase 'lead the way'?
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