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 'top' mean when referring to a spinning toy?

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A toy that spins around on a point.

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What does 'top' mean when referring to a position?

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The highest part or position, opposite of bottom.

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What does 'roll' mean in the context of a ball?

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To turn over and over.

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What is the meaning of 'duck' in the sentence 'The duck quacked'?

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An animal with a bill that quacks.

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What does 'second' mean in the context of a line?

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After first.

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What is a common use of the word 'bark'?

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The sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What does 'lead' mean when talking about a pencil?

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The graphite inside the pencil used for writing.

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What does 'lead' mean when referring to a person?

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To guide or be in charge.