Homophone/Homograph/Multiple Meaning Word- Flashcard

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What is a homophone?

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A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may be spelled differently.

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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 and may be pronounced differently.

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What is a multiple meaning word?

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A word that has more than one meaning.

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Fill in the blank: I would rather swim in the ocean ____ go hiking in the mountains.

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than

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Fill in the blank: She can ____ a song beautifully.

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sing

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What does 'sail' mean in the context of a ship?

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The fabric triangle on a ship.

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What does 'produce' mean in the context of a grocery store?

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Items that have been grown by farming.

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What does 'batter' mean in cooking?

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A mixture of ingredients.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparison.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'Flour' (the baking ingredient) and 'flower' (the blooming plant).