Homographs

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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 sometimes a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings: 'bat'.

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1. A bat is a flying mammal. 2. A bat is a piece of equipment used in baseball.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings: 'can'.

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1. Can means to be able to do something. 2. Can is a container for liquids.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings: 'fall'.

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1. Fall means to drop down from a higher place. 2. Fall is a season of the year.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings: 'watch'.

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1. Watch means to look at something carefully. 2. Watch is a device used to tell time.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings: 'fly'.

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1. Fly is an insect. 2. Fly means to move through the air.

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What is the importance of context in understanding homographs?

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Context helps determine which meaning of a homograph is being used in a sentence.

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How can you identify a homograph in a sentence?

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Look for words that are spelled the same but have different meanings based on the context.

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What is a sentence using the homograph 'lead'?

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The pencil has a piece of lead inside.

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What is a sentence using the homograph 'tear'?

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She had a tear in her dress.