Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A word that has the same spelling, but has different meanings and pronunciation.

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Choose the correct meaning of the word 'bass' in the sentence: 'The bass guitar was really loud!'

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A musical instrument.

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Choose the correct meaning of the word 'lead' in the sentence: 'I broke the lead and had to sharpen it.'

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The inside of a pencil.

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Choose the correct meaning of the word 'bow' in the sentence: 'The singer made a low bow to the audience.'

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Bend at the waist.

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Choose the correct meaning of the word 'wind' in the sentence: 'The wind is blowing hard.'

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Moving air.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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Tear (to rip) and tear (a drop of liquid from the eye).

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What is the importance of understanding homographs?

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It helps in understanding the context of words in sentences.

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How can you identify a homograph in a sentence?

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Look for words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What is an example of a sentence using the homograph 'row'?

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We had a row (argument) about the game.

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What is an example of a sentence using the homograph 'lead'?

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The pencil has a lead that needs sharpening.