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 may have a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide (pronounced 'leed') or a type of metal (pronounced 'led').

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What does it mean to accent a syllable in a word?

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To accent a syllable means to emphasize it when pronouncing the word, making it louder or longer than the other syllables.

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In the word 'desert', how is it pronounced when referring to a dry area?

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When referring to a dry area, 'desert' is pronounced 'DESert'.

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In the word 'desert', how is it pronounced when used as a verb meaning to abandon?

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When used as a verb meaning to abandon, 'desert' is pronounced 'deSERT'.

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What part of speech is 'contracted' in the sentence: 'I contracted over in pain'?

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In this sentence, 'contracted' is a verb.

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What part of speech is 'deserted' in the sentence: 'I deserted my friend'?

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In this sentence, 'deserted' is a verb.

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In the word 'rebel', how is it pronounced when used as a verb?

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When used as a verb, 'rebel' is pronounced 'reBEL'.

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In the word 'rebel', how is it pronounced when used as a noun?

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When used as a noun, 'rebel' is pronounced 'REbel'.

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What is the importance of context in understanding homographs?

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Context helps determine the meaning and pronunciation of homographs based on how they are used in sentences.