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Which of the following best describes homonyms?
Words that have the same spelling but different meanings.
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
Pen
What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?
Homonyms have the same spelling but different meanings, while homophones have similar sounds but different meanings.
Why are homonyms considered subjective?
Because they can have related meanings that are only very lightly different.
What are homonyms?
Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or pronunciation, but different meanings.
Can homonyms be spelled differently?
Yes, homonyms can be spelled differently.
Give an example of a homonym.
An example of a homonym is the word 'pen', which can mean both a writing instrument and a place of confinement.
What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?
The difference between homonyms and homophones is that homonyms have the same spelling or pronunciation, while homophones have the same pronunciation but different spellings.
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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