Homographs

Homographs

Like homonyms, homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and origins. Unlike homonyms, homographs sometimes have different pronunciations as well. When you see a homograph in a text, use context clues to figure out the meaning. Here are some examples:


bow compact console entrance fair object present pupil

Multiple Choice

Andrew is _______ to sit and read a book.

• record

• hamper

• content

• well

Multiple Choice

We packed a ______ full of food for the picnic.

• well

• desert

• record

• hamper

Multiple Choice

Ari was afraid we would ______ her at the amusement park.

• desert

• record

• hamper

• well

Multiple Choice

When the ____ dried up, the family had no more water.

• hamper

• desert

• well

• record

Multiple Choice

Elian will ______ his favorite tv show and watch it later.

• well

• hamper

• desert

• record

Multiple Choice

The ______ receives only one inch of rain a year.

• well

• desert

• hamper

• garden

Multiple Choice

Beans and whole grains are known for their high fiber _______.

• content

• present

• compact

• bow

Multiple Choice

Will bad weather ______ work on the house?

• hamper

• record

• ruin

• desert

Multiple Choice

You just broke the world ______ for the 100-meter dash!

• well

• record

• content

• hamper

Multiple Choice

Sophia has a sore throat and is not feeling ____.

• good

• record

• well

• funny