Homographs and Homophones

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that has more than one meaning and/or pronunciation.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide someone or it can refer to a type of metal.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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

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What does the word 'read' mean in the sentence: 'I will read my book'?

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In this sentence, 'read' means to look at and understand the written words.

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What does the word 'red' mean in the sentence: 'The apple is red'?

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In this sentence, 'red' describes the color of the apple.

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How can you tell if two words are homophones?

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Two words are homophones if they sound the same when pronounced, but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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How can you tell if two words are homographs?

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Two words are homographs if they are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.

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What is the meaning of 'ring' in the sentence: 'She wore a ruby ring'?

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In this sentence, 'ring' refers to a piece of jewelry worn on the finger.

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What is the meaning of 'ring' in the sentence: 'We heard the doorbell ring'?

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In this sentence, 'ring' refers to the sound made by the doorbell.