IREAD-3 Practice, 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 sometimes a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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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 'fan' mean in the context of sports?

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In sports, a 'fan' is a person who has a strong interest in a particular team or sport.

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What does 'fan' mean in the context of temperature?

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In the context of temperature, a 'fan' is a device that moves air to cool a space.

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What does 'leaves' mean in the context of school?

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In this context, 'leaves' refers to the action of departing from school.

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What does 'leaves' mean in the context of trees?

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In this context, 'leaves' refers to the green parts of a tree that grow from its branches.

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What does 'cut' mean in the context of a line?

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In this context, 'cut' means to move ahead of others in a queue.

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What does 'cut' mean in the context of paper?

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In this context, 'cut' means to divide the paper into smaller pieces.

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What does 'pack' mean in the context of a bag?

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In this context, 'pack' means to fill or load items into a bag.

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What does 'pack' mean in the context of gum?

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In this context, 'pack' refers to a small container of gum.