Polysemes

Polysemes

Polysemes are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings.

What do you think when you read the word:

bat

The bat flew out of the cave.

You need a bat and ball to play cricket.

What do you think when you read the word:

bark

My dog will bark when he wants to go outside.

The old tree's bark was turning black and falling off.

Words can mean more than one thing.

Use contexual clues to figure out the meaning.

For eg: She parked her car.

(Is it talking about a park like a playground or something else?)

Multiple Choice

Choose the picture that describes the highlighted word.

I am feeling well today

Multiple Choice

Choose the picture that describes the highlighted word.

The bank was really muddy.

Multiple Choice

Choose the picture that describes the highlighted word.

Mrs. Anand has a diamond ring.

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence carefully:

The Prime Minister will address the country tomorrow.

Now read the following sentences carefully. Choose that sentence in which the word ‘address’ has been used in the same way as has been used in the above sentence.

• The mailman could not read the address on the envelope.

• When we moved we got a new address.

• The mayor will address the problem at the next meeting.