Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word but has a different meaning.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide (verb) or a type of metal (noun).

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How can context help in understanding homographs?

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Context clues in a sentence can help determine the correct meaning of a homograph.

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What is the meaning of 'wind' in the sentence: 'The wind is blowing hard'?

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In this context, 'wind' means moving air.

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What is the meaning of 'wind' in the sentence: 'I have to wind my clock'?

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In this context, 'wind' means to turn the stem.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in the surrounding text that help clarify the meaning of a word.

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Why is it important to understand homographs?

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Understanding homographs is important for comprehension and effective communication.

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What is an example of a sentence using a homograph?

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The bat flew out of the cave.

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What does the word 'bat' mean in the sentence: 'I saw a bat in the cave'?

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In this context, 'bat' refers to a flying mammal.

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What does the word 'bat' mean in the sentence: 'He hit the ball with a bat'?

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In this context, 'bat' refers to a piece of sports equipment.