Homographs

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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 sometimes a different pronunciation.

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What does 'top' mean in the context of 'the top of the car'?

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In this context, 'top' means the opposite of bottom.

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What does 'duck' mean in the context of 'duck out of the way'?

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In this context, 'duck' means to move down low.

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What is a 'ball' in the context of 'the princess danced at the ball'?

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In this context, 'ball' means a party with dancing.

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What does 'play' mean in the context of 'the actor was in a play'?

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In this context, 'play' means a show.

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What does 'ball' mean in the context of 'throw the ball to the pitcher'?

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In this context, 'ball' means a round toy.

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Can you give an example of a homograph?

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An example of a homograph is 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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What is the importance of context in understanding homographs?

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Context helps us determine which meaning of a homograph is being used in a sentence.

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How can you tell if a word is a homograph?

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A word is a homograph if it has the same spelling as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a sentence that uses the homograph 'tear'?

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I saw her tear the paper. (to rip) / She had a tear in her eye. (a drop of liquid from the eye)