Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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

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Give an example of a homograph.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

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What does 'top' mean in the sentence: 'The top of the car was dented'?

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It means the opposite of bottom.

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What does 'duck' mean in the sentence: 'The duck quacked at the dog'?

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It refers to an animal with a bill.

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What does 'play' mean in the sentence: 'Can we go play at the park'?

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It means to have fun, but not work.

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What does 'spring' mean in the sentence: 'Spring is my favorite time of the year'?

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It refers to a season.

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What does 'park' mean in the sentence: 'Park the car in the garage'?

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It means to put something in a spot.

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What is the meaning of 'bark' as a homograph?

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It can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What does 'lead' mean as a homograph?

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It can mean to guide someone or a type of metal.

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What does 'row' mean as a homograph?

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It can mean a line of things or to paddle a boat.