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 often 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 (pronounced 'leed') or a type of metal (pronounced 'led').

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What is the difference between a homograph and a homophone?

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A homograph is spelled the same but has different meanings, while a homophone sounds the same but may have different spellings and meanings.

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What does the word 'tear' mean as a homograph?

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'Tear' can mean to rip something (pronounced 'tair') or a drop of liquid from the eye (pronounced 'teer').

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How can context help in understanding homographs?

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Context helps determine which meaning of a homograph is being used based on the surrounding words and sentences.

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What is an example of a sentence using a homograph?

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The wind will wind the toy up.

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What is the importance of learning about homographs?

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Understanding homographs helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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Can homographs have the same pronunciation?

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Yes, some homographs are pronounced the same but have different meanings, like 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is a common mistake when using homographs?

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A common mistake is using the wrong meaning based on pronunciation or context, leading to confusion.

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How do homographs relate to puns?

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Puns often use homographs to create humor by playing on the different meanings of the same word.