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 may have a different pronunciation.

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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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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is an action word that describes what someone or something does.

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In the sentence 'I deserted my friend,' what part of speech is 'deserted'?

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In this context, 'deserted' is a verb.

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In the sentence 'It is very dry in the desert,' how is 'desert' pronounced?

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In this context, 'desert' is pronounced as 'DESert'.

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What part of speech is 'subject' in the question 'What is your favorite subject?'

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In this context, 'subject' is a noun.

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In the sentence 'I received a present for my birthday,' what part of speech is 'present'?

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In this context, 'present' is a noun.

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In the sentence 'I like to play records,' what part of speech is 'records'?

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In this context, 'records' is a noun.

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What does it mean if a word is a homograph?

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It means the word has multiple meanings and may be pronounced differently depending on the context.

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Can you name a homograph that is pronounced the same but has different meanings?

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The word 'tear' can mean to rip (verb) or a drop of liquid from the eye (noun).