Homonym Practice

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different spelling.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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'Bark' can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What does 'sent' mean?

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'Sent' is the past tense of 'send', meaning to cause something to go to a destination.

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What does 'cent' mean?

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'Cent' is a unit of currency equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

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What is the difference between 'tails' and 'tales'?

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'Tails' refers to the rear part of an animal, while 'tales' refers to stories or narratives.

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What does 'scene' mean in a play?

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'Scene' refers to a division of an act in a play, representing a specific location and time.

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What does 'seen' mean?

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'Seen' is the past participle of 'see', meaning to have viewed something.

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What does 'waste' mean?

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'Waste' means to use something carelessly or to not use it efficiently.

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What does 'waist' refer to?

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'Waist' refers to the part of the body between the ribs and hips.

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What does 'know' mean?

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'Know' means to be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information.