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 (verb) or a type of metal (noun).

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What does the word 'contract' mean as a verb?

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As a verb, 'contract' means to become smaller or to tighten.

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What does the word 'contract' mean as a noun?

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As a noun, 'contract' refers to a written or spoken agreement.

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In the sentence 'I like to play records,' what part of speech is 'records'?

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In this sentence, 'records' is a noun.

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What does the word 'desert' mean when pronounced as 'DESert'?

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When pronounced as 'DESert', it refers to a dry, barren area of land.

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What does the word 'desert' mean when pronounced as 'deSERT'?

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When pronounced as 'deSERT', it means to abandon someone or something.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is an action word that describes what someone or something does.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a homograph?

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Context provides clues about how a word is used in a sentence, helping to identify its meaning.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'bow' as a noun?

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He tied his shoes with a bow.