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Which of the following best describes homonyms?
Which of the following best describes homonyms?
- Words that have the same spelling but different meanings. (correct)
- Words that have different meanings but similar sounds.
- Words that have similar meanings but different spellings.
- Words that have similar sounds but different meanings.
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
- Reservation
- Instrument
- Writing
- Pen (correct)
What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?
What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?
- Homonyms have the same spelling but different meanings, while homophones have similar sounds but different meanings. (correct)
- Homonyms have different meanings but similar sounds, while homophones have similar meanings but different spellings.
- Homonyms have similar meanings but different spellings, while homophones have the same spelling but different meanings.
- Homonyms have similar sounds but different meanings, while homophones have the same spelling but different meanings.
Why are homonyms considered subjective?
Why are homonyms considered subjective?
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What are homonyms?
What are homonyms?
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Can homonyms be spelled differently?
Can homonyms be spelled differently?
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Give an example of a homonym.
Give an example of a homonym.
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What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?
What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?
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Study Notes
Homonyms
- Homonyms are words that are pronounced and/or spelled the same but have different meanings and origins.
Examples of Homonyms
- Bank (financial institution) and bank (riverbank) are examples of homonyms.
Homonyms vs. Homophones
- Homonyms are words that are spelled and/or pronounced the same but have different meanings.
- Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but may have different spellings and meanings.
- The key difference between homonyms and homophones lies in their spelling.
Subjectivity of Homonyms
- Homonyms are considered subjective because different people may interpret the same word differently depending on context and cultural background.
Characteristics of Homonyms
- Homonyms can be spelled the same (e.g., bank) or differently (e.g., knight/night).
- Homonyms always have different meanings and origins.
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