Multiple-Meaning Words PDF

What are Multiple-Meaning Words? Multiple-Meaning Words Are words that may have the same spelling or sound, but have different meanings (e.g. dog bark, tree bark). (e.ge. Bus fare, county fair) Words can have different meanings depending on how it is used in a sentence! “I got you a present!”...

What are Multiple-Meaning Words? Multiple-Meaning Words Are words that may have the same spelling or sound, but have different meanings (e.g. dog bark, tree bark). (e.ge. Bus fare, county fair) Words can have different meanings depending on how it is used in a sentence! “I got you a present!” “Let me present my screen to you!” Why is it important to learn? - For starters it gives you larger vocabulary to choose from! - You can avoid having miscommunication with others. - It greatly improves your reading comprehension.  The three types of Multiple-Meaning words Homophone Homonym Homograph  The Anatomy of Multiple-Meaning Words Homophone Homonym Homograph SAME Pronunciation SAME Pronunciation SAME Spelling DIFFERENT Spelling SAME Spelling DIFFERENT Pronunciation DIFFERENT Meaning DIFFERENT Meaning DIFFERENT Meaning  Can you think of a few examples of Multiple-meaning words?  Homophone - Are words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. here-hear Sorry, I didn’t hear Please come here. you.  Homonym - Are words that sound the same, are spelled the same, but have different meanings. bat-bat I was surprised to The thief was hit see a bat outside by a bat. our house. Homograph - Are words that sound different, but are spelled the same, and have different meanings. bow-bow Archers use a bow Some people bow and arrow to attack their heads when enemies. greeting.  SAMPLE SENTENCES See the following examples to prepare you in creating your own sentences with homophones, homonyms, and homographs.  Which sentence contains the CORRECT use of the verb? A. Manny Pacquiao started to box at the age of 14. box B. The children placed their donations inside a big box. (verb) to fight an opponent using one's fists The answer is A.  Which sentence contains the CORRECT use of the noun? A. The famous musicians gathered to jam with their fans. jam B. Mom bought a special jam from Baguio city. (noun) A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency. The answer is B.  Which sentence contains the CORRECT use of the noun? A. I was disgusted to see a fly in my soup! fly B. I’d love to fly to france this summer. (noun) A flying insect characterized by a single pair of transparent wings and sucking mouthparts. The answer is A.  Which sentence contains the CORRECT use of the verb? A. The drivers made a left turn at the corner. B. My dad and I left the left park early. (verb) past tense of leave; to go away from The answer is B. HOMOPHONE - SAME SOUND - DIFFERENT SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING here-hear  HOMONYM - SAME SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING bat-bat HOMOGRAPH - DIFFERENT SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING bow-bow see-sea HOMOPHONE - SAME SOUND - DIFFERENT SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING lead-lead HOMOGRAPH - DIFFERENT SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING fair-fair  HOMONYM - SAME SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING pear-pair HOMOPHONE - SAME SOUND - DIFFERENT SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING wind-wind HOMOGRAPH - DIFFERENT SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING too-two HOMOPHONE - SAME SOUND - DIFFERENT SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING park-park  HOMONYM - SAME SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING gal-gall HOMOPHONE - SAME SOUND - DIFFERENT SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING digest-digest HOMOGRAPH - DIFFERENT SOUND - SAME SPELLING - DIFFERENT MEANING Remember: - Learning Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs increases your knowledge in word choice when speaking and writing - And you’re less likely to miscommunicate with others!  Wrap-up Homophones are words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Homonyms are words that sound the same, are spelled the same, but have different meanings. Homographs are words that sound different, but are spelled the same, and have different meanings.