Homographs

Homographs

What do you think is a Homograph?

Definition

Homographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.

The words: does and does

He does like to run. Does are female deer.

The words: wind and wind

I can feel the wind in my hair. Wind up the string before it gets tangled.

How do you think people can know the difference between the homographs when they read?

Raise your hand if you have an idea.

"He rose from a deep slumber."

Or

"My friend gave me a single rose."

"Get that pesky fly out of here!"

"I would rather fly than drive."

Open Ended

Can you come up with your own Homographs?

Let's Practice:

Up next, read the definitions below and choose the correct homograph for the sentences. 

Multiple Choice

A type of tree that grows in warm climates OR a part of you hand

• palm

• leaves

• branches

• fingers

Multiple Choice

To rip something OR a fluid that comes from the eye.

• paper

• tears

• t-shirt

• drops

Multiple Choice

A type of flower OR the past tense of “to rise”

• petals

• yawn

• bed

• rose

Multiple Choice

Spectacles you wear to improve vision OR cups to drink from.

• bottles

• cans

• glasses

• contacts