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 often 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 the word 'wound' mean when referring to an injury?

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In this context, 'wound' (rhymes with 'moon') means an injury to the body.

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What does the word 'wound' mean when referring to tying something?

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In this context, 'wound' (rhymes with 'pound') means to wrap or twist something around.

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What does the word 'minute' mean when referring to time?

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In this context, 'minute' means a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

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What does the word 'minute' mean when referring to size?

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In this context, 'minute' means very small or tiny.

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What does the word 'bow' mean when referring to a gift?

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In this context, 'bow' (rhymes with 'so') means a decorative ribbon tied around a gift.

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What does the word 'bow' mean when referring to a physical action?

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In this context, 'bow' (rhymes with 'how') means to bend at the waist as a gesture of respect.

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What does the word 'wind' mean when referring to a clock?

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In this context, 'wind' (rhymes with 'find') means to turn the stem to make the clock work.

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What does the word 'wind' mean when referring to air?

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In this context, 'wind' (rhymes with 'pinned') refers to moving air.