Homonyms

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the word 'saw' mean in the sentence: 'He used a chain saw to cut down a tree.'?

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In this sentence, 'saw' refers to a toothed cutting tool.

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What does the word 'pen' mean in the sentence: 'Liz always writes with a purple pen.'?

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In this sentence, 'pen' refers to a writing instrument.

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What does the word 'bill' mean in the sentence: 'The duck's bill got caught in the fishing hook.'?

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In this sentence, 'bill' refers to a beak.

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What does the word 'patient' mean in the sentence: 'The patient sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.'?

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In this sentence, 'patient' refers to a sick person.

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What does the word 'patient' mean in the sentence: 'I was very patient waiting my turn in line.'?

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In this sentence, 'patient' means able to wait calmly.

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How can context help in understanding homonyms?

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Context helps by providing clues about which meaning of a homonym is being used in a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'right' and 'write'?

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'Right' means correct or a direction, while 'write' means to form letters or words on a surface.

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What is the meaning of 'bark' in the sentence: 'The bark of the tree is rough.'?

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In this sentence, 'bark' refers to the outer covering of a tree.