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Homograph Quiz: Understanding Words with Multiple Meanings

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Homograph Quiz: Understanding Words with Multiple Meanings

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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?

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'?

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?

Exactly the same Signup and view all the answers

What helps readers figure out which meaning of a homograph is being used?

Context clues in surrounding words Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a homonym?

A word that is spelled the same and sounds the same as another word, but means something different Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lead' mean in the phrase 'lead the way'?

To guide or show the way Signup and view all the answers