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 someone (pronounced 'leed') or a type of metal (pronounced 'led').

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How can context clues help in understanding homographs?

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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help determine the meaning of a word based on how it is used.

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What does the word 'ring' mean in the sentence: 'I lost my favorite ring.'?

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In this context, 'ring' refers to a piece of jewelry.

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What does the word 'wind' mean in the sentence: 'I have to wind my clock.'?

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In this context, 'wind' means to turn the stem of the clock.

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What does the word 'bow' mean in the sentence: 'The singer made a low bow to the audience.'?

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In this context, 'bow' means to bend at the waist.

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What does the word 'present' mean in the sentence: 'The boss will present the award at 10:00.'?

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In this context, 'present' means to give.

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Why is it important to understand homographs?

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Understanding homographs is important because it helps in comprehending texts accurately and avoiding confusion.

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What is the difference between a homograph and a homophone?

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A homograph is spelled the same but has different meanings, while a homophone sounds the same but may have different spellings and meanings.

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Can homographs have the same pronunciation?

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Yes, some homographs have the same pronunciation but different meanings, like 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).