L4 Grammar Spelling - Homographs

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👉 What is the meaning of the word bass in each sentence?

1️⃣ The bass swam in the lake.

2️⃣ The bass singer performed beautifully.

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What is a homograph?

• a noun

• a word that is spelled differently

• a word that means the same as another

• a word that has the same spelling, but has different meanings and pronunciation

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• What makes a homograph different from a homophone?

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How can you determine the meaning of a homograph?

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• How can writers avoid confusing readers with homographs?

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• How did context determine the meaning in your example? Provide one example.