homographs

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 different meanings

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

The roll was good with butter.

• A type of bread

• to turn over and over

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

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Samuel says that he can go on the field trip next week.

• To have permission

• To preserve in a sealed container

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

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We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.

• The rear part of the human body

• To cause to move backwards.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.

• To transform or convert something.

• Money given back when paying for goods or services.

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Grandpa Henderson lit a match to start the campfire.

• A slender piece of wood tipped with flammable chemicals.

• To fit together, as two things

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Dwayne's father had to park the car before he could get out.

• An area of land used for rest and recreation.

• To place or leave a vehicle in a certain location for a time.

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He was so angry that he began to tear up the papers he received int he mail.

• To pull apart by force.

• A drop of water coming from the eye.

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Did you ring the doorbell?

• To sound a bell

• A piece of jewelry

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There were so many dirty dishes in the sink I thought I would never finish washing them!

• To move down lower, especially under water. The opposite of float.

• A tub like area that is connected to pipes and water.