Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Words which have the same spelling and same pronunciation but different meanings.
Ex. I hope you're not lying to me.
My books are lying on the table.
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Fill in the Blanks
What time is it? I have to set my __?__. (small clock worn on the wrist)
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
The kids are going to __?__ TV tonight. (look at)
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
I asked him which page the homework was on.
What is the definition of page in this context?
to summon by calling or sending a message
one sheet of paper
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Multiple Choice
Please page the doctor if you need help.
What is the definition of page in this context?
to summon by calling or sending a message
one sheet of paper
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Words which have the same pronunciation but different spelling and different meanings.
Ex. Please try not to (waste / waist)
paper.
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Multiple Choice
Can I go to the party, (to / too / two)?
to
too
two
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Multiple Choice
This is my favorite (pare / pair / pear) of jeans.
pare
pair
pear
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Multiple Choice
I (sent / scent / cent) a letter to my aunt in Vietnam.
sent
scent
cent
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Multiple Choice
The children got (board / bored) during the lecture.
board
bored
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Multiple Choice
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there / they're / their) garden each summer.
there
they're
their
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Words which have the same spelling but different pronunciation and meanings.
Ex. The wind is blowing hard.
I have to wind my clock.
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Multiple Choice
The singer made a low bow to the audience.
What is the definition of bow in this context?
decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)
bend at the waist (rhymes with how)
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Multiple Choice
Maria placed a red bow on the birthday gift.
What is the definition of bow in this context?
decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)
bend at the waist (rhymes with how)
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Multiple Choice
All the students are present today.
What is the definition of present in this context?
physically there (rhymes with pleasant)
to give something to someone (rhymes with resent)
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Multiple Choice
The boss will present the award at 10 a.m.
What is the definition of present in this context?
physically there (rhymes with pleasant)
to give something to someone (rhymes with resent)
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Multiple Choice
We had to pick up all the refuse on the side of the road for our community service project.
What is the definition of refuse in this context?
to say no (rhymes with choose)
garbage or waste (rhymes with disuse)
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Multiple Choice
I refuse to work with him on my group project.
What is the definition of refuse in this context?
to say no (rhymes with choose)
garbage or waste (rhymes with disuse)
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Poll
Which do you find the most difficult?
homonyms
homophones
homographs
none of them!
all of them!
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