Homographs 3rd Grade

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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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What does 'can' mean in the sentence: 'Joshua says that he can go on the field trip next week.'?

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To have permission.

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What does 'back' mean in the sentence: 'We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.'?

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To cause to move backwards.

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What does 'change' mean in the sentence: 'My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.'?

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Money given back when paying for goods or services.

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What does 'clear' mean in the sentence: 'The skies look blue and clear, so it probably is not going to rain.'?

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Free from darkness or cloudiness.

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What does 'match' mean in the sentence: 'Grandpa Henderson lit a match to start the campfire.'?

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A slender piece of wood tipped with flammable chemicals.

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Can a homograph have different pronunciations?

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Yes, some homographs are pronounced differently depending on their meaning.

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Give an example of a homograph that has different meanings and pronunciations.

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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 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.