Grammar: Homophones and Homographs

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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. Example: 'bare' and 'bear'.

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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 may have a different pronunciation. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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Choose the correct homophone: I need to __________ my homework before dinner. (do, due)

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due

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Choose the correct homophone: The __________ of the boat was very strong. (oar, or)

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oar

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What does the word part 'graph' mean in homograph?

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The word part 'graph' means to write or to draw.

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Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word: The __________ of the story was very exciting. (plot)

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The plot is the main events of a story.

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Does the underlined words in the sentences have the same pronunciation? a) I can read a book. b) I read the book yesterday.

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Different pronunciation.

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Choose the correct homophone: The cat likes to __________ on the mat. (lie, lye)

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lie

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What is the meaning of 'wind' in the sentence: The wind is blowing?

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Moving air.

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Choose the correct homophone: I will __________ my friend at the park. (meet, meat)

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meet