Homographs/Homophones

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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 may have a different pronunciation.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide someone or it can refer to a type of metal.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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The words 'to', 'two', and 'too' sound the same but have different meanings.

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What does 'park' mean in the context of parking a car?

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To place or leave a vehicle in a certain location for a time.

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What does 'match' mean in the context of starting a fire?

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A slender piece of wood tipped with flammable chemicals.

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What does 'can' mean when someone says they can go on a trip?

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To have permission.

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What does 'recall' mean in the context of remembering information?

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To bring back into memory.

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What does 'rock' refer to in geology?

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A stone made of mineral matter.

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What is the difference between 'bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree)?

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They are spelled the same but have different meanings.