Homonyms

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced 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 mammal or a piece of sports equipment used to hit a ball.

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What does 'rock' mean in the context of music?

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In this context, 'rock' refers to a genre of music.

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What does 'lie' mean when talking about homework?

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In this context, 'lie' means to tell a falsehood.

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What does 'bat' mean in the context of sports?

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In this context, 'bat' refers to an implement used to hit a ball.

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What does 'express' mean when sharing opinions?

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In this context, 'express' means to show your thoughts by using words.

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What does 'address' mean when asking for someone's home?

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In this context, 'address' refers to the location of a house.

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Can a word have more than two meanings?

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Yes, some homonyms can have multiple meanings depending on the context.

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How can you identify a homonym in a sentence?

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Look for words that sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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Why is it important to understand homonyms?

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Understanding homonyms helps improve reading comprehension and communication skills.