Practice Test

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What is a homonym?

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A word that has the same spelling and pronunciation as another but has a different meaning.

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What does the word 'die' mean in the context of plants?

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To cease living; to perish.

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What is the correct word to use when purchasing something?

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Buy.

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What does the homonym 'fly' mean in the sentence: 'We watched the leaves fly through the air'?

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To move through the air.

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What does the word 'bank' mean in the context of 'the turtles crawled up on the bank of the river'?

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The edge of a waterway.

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What is a synonym for 'buy'?

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Purchase.

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What is the meaning of the word 'dye'?

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A substance used to change the color of something.

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What is the difference between 'by', 'buy', and 'bye'?

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'By' is a preposition, 'buy' is a verb meaning to purchase, and 'bye' is a farewell.

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What is an example of a homonym?

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Bat (a flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

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What does the word 'cry' mean?

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To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress.