Homographs, homonyms, homophones

Homographs, homonyms, homophones

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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 and may have a different pronunciation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homonym?

Back

A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning, and may or may not be spelled the same.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a homograph.

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a homonym.

Back

The word 'bat' can refer to a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a homophone.

Back

The words 'to', 'two', and 'too' are homophones.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'context' refer to in language?

Back

Context refers to the circumstances or setting in which a word or phrase is used, which can help determine its meaning.

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