Part 1: Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning and may be spelled differently.

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may be pronounced differently.

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Provide an example of a homonym.

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Bat (the flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

Front

Provide an example of a homophone.

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Flour (used in baking) and flower (a blooming plant).

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Provide an example of a homograph.

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Lead (to guide) and lead (a type of metal).

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What does the word 'accept' mean?

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To receive or agree to something.

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In the sentence 'I poured a glass of juice and (than, then) sat down to eat.', which word is correct?

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Then.

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In the sentence 'Your friends are honest, so take (they're, their, there) words at face value.', which word is correct?

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Their.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'sight'?

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The ability to see; vision.