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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What does 'seal' mean in the sentence: 'There was an official seal on the envelope'?

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In this sentence, 'seal' means an official stamp or emblem.

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What does 'bark' mean in the sentence: 'The dog likes to bark at strangers'?

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In this sentence, 'bark' means the sound a dog makes.

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What does 'trip' mean in the sentence: 'The Delgado family took a trip to Hawaii'?

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In this sentence, 'trip' means a vacation.

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What does 'shake' mean in the sentence: 'Mia ordered a shake at the diner'?

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In this sentence, 'shake' means a drink, usually made with ice cream.

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What does 'tie' mean in the sentence: 'He had to wear a tie for his sister's wedding'?

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In this sentence, 'tie' means a piece of clothing worn around the neck.

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Can you give an example of a homograph?

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An example of a homograph is 'lead'. It can mean to guide someone or a type of metal.

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What does 'row' mean in the sentence: 'They had a row about the game'?

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In this sentence, 'row' means a disagreement or argument.

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What does 'row' mean in the sentence: 'They went for a row on the lake'?

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In this sentence, 'row' means to paddle a boat.

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What does 'bat' mean in the sentence: 'He swung the bat at the ball'?

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In this sentence, 'bat' means a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.