Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs

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Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs

Homonyms

Words which have the same spelling and same pronunciation but different meanings.

Ex. I hope you're not lying to me.

My books are lying on the table.

Multiple Choice

I asked him which page the homework was on.

What is the definition of page in this context?

• to summon by calling or sending a message

• one sheet of paper

Multiple Choice

Please page the doctor if you need help.

What is the definition of page in this context?

• to summon by calling or sending a message

• one sheet of paper

Homophones

Words which have the same pronunciation but different spelling and different meanings.

Ex. Please try not to (waste / waist)

paper.

Multiple Choice

Can I go to the party, (to / too / two)?

• to

• too

• two

Multiple Choice

This is my favorite (pare / pair / pear) of jeans.

• pare

• pair

• pear

Multiple Choice

I (sent / scent / cent) a letter to my aunt in Vietnam.

• sent

• scent

• cent

Multiple Choice

The children got (board / bored) during the lecture.

• board

• bored

Multiple Choice

Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there / they're / their) garden each summer.

• there

• they're

• their

Homographs

Words which have the same spelling but different pronunciation and meanings.

Ex. The wind is blowing hard.

I have to wind my clock.

Multiple Choice

The singer made a low bow to the audience.

What is the definition of bow in this context?

• decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)

• bend at the waist (rhymes with how)

Multiple Choice

Maria placed a red bow on the birthday gift.

What is the definition of bow in this context?

• decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)

• bend at the waist (rhymes with how)

Multiple Choice

All the students are present today.

What is the definition of present in this context?

• physically there (rhymes with pleasant)

• to give something to someone (rhymes with resent)

Multiple Choice

The boss will present the award at 10 a.m.

What is the definition of present in this context?

• physically there (rhymes with pleasant)

• to give something to someone (rhymes with resent)

Multiple Choice

We had to pick up all the refuse on the side of the road for our community service project.

What is the definition of refuse in this context?

• to say no (rhymes with choose)

• garbage or waste (rhymes with disuse)

Multiple Choice

I refuse to work with him on my group project.

What is the definition of refuse in this context?

• to say no (rhymes with choose)

• garbage or waste (rhymes with disuse)

Poll

Which do you find the most difficult?

• homonyms

• homophones

• homographs

• none of them!

• all of them!