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Homonyms

Authored by Angela Lock

English

7th Grade

Homonyms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I can't believe _____ going to the concert without us!

their

there

they're

theyr'e

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'they're,' which is a contraction for 'they are.' 'Their' is possessive, and 'there' indicates a place.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each homograph to the pair of meanings it can have.

Happy and satisfied / The material inside something

lead

A knot with two loops / To bend at the waist

bow

A heavy metal / To guide or be in front

content

Answer explanation

Each word is a homograph, meaning it is spelled the same but has different meanings. 'Bow' can be a noun (knot) or a verb (bend). 'Lead' can be a noun (metal) or a verb (guide). 'Content' can be an adjective (happy) or a noun (material).

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sentence does the word right mean 'a direction'?

You got the answer right on the test.

Make a right turn at the next traffic light.

Everyone has the right to express their opinion.

It's not right to copy someone else's homework.

Answer explanation

In this sentence, 'right' is used to indicate a direction, opposite of left. The other options use 'right' to mean correct, a privilege, or morally just.

4.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sort the sentences into the category that shows the correct use of 'your' or 'you're'.

Groups:

(a) Correct use of 'your' (possessive)

,

(b) Correct use of 'you're' (you are)

Is that your backpack?

You're going to be late for practice!

I think you're my new lab partner.

Your dog is very friendly.

Answer explanation

'Your' shows ownership (your backpack, your dog). 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are' (you are going to be late, you are my new lab partner).

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations, such as tear (to rip) and tear (from the eye), are called what?

Homographs

Synonyms

Antonyms

Homophones

Answer explanation

Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may also have different pronunciations. 'Tear' (rhymes with 'air') and 'tear' (rhymes with 'ear') is a perfect example.

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each homophone to its correct definition.

Permitted to do something

allowed

A passageway between rows of seats

aloud

A small island

aisle

Spoken so it can be heard

isle

Answer explanation

These words are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Each word is matched with its correct definition.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence: 'My favorite band is playing tonight, so I wore a rubber band on my wrist.' How do the meanings of 'band' differ?

A musical group and a strip of material

A type of radio frequency and a promise

A group of people and a type of animal

A musical group and a type of weather

Answer explanation

The context shows two different meanings for the homonym 'band': first, a group of musicians, and second, a thin loop of rubber.

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