Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

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What does 'play' mean in the sentence: 'The actor was in a play'?

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A show.

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What does 'spring' mean in the sentence: 'The spring in my chair is broken'?

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A coil of metal that bounces.

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What does 'roll' mean in the sentence: 'The roll was good with butter'?

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A type of bread.

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What does 'second' mean in the sentence: 'I will help you in just a second'?

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Part of a minute.

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What does 'park' mean in the sentence: 'Park the car in the garage'?

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To put something in a spot.

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What is the meaning of 'lead' when referring to a person in charge?

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To guide or direct.

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What is the meaning of 'lead' when referring to a type of metal?

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A heavy, soft metal.

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What does 'tear' mean when talking about ripping something?

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To pull apart or damage.