Homographs/Reading Comprehension

What is the meaning of the word 'bow' in the sentence 'She tied a bow in her hair'?

• type of musical instrument

• decorative knot or loop

• weapon used for shooting arrows

• gesture of respect or greeting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a homograph for 'lead' in the sentence 'He will lead the team to victory'?

• led

• lead

• leed

• lid

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word 'tear' in the sentence 'She shed a tear while watching the movie'?

• drop of liquid from the eye

• loud noise

• piece of fabric

• type of fruit

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a homograph for 'bass' in the sentence 'He caught a big bass in the lake'?

• baste

• fish

• base

• bust

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word 'wound' in the sentence 'He suffered a deep wound in the accident'?

• Injury

• Food

• Clothing

• Music

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a homograph for 'wind' in the sentence 'The wind blew the leaves off the trees'?

• current

• wind

• breeze

• gust

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word 'content' in the sentence 'She was content with her exam results'?

• unhappy or disappointed

• confused or uncertain

• satisfied or happy

• angry or frustrated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a homograph for 'close' in the sentence 'Please close the door'?

• clothes

• cloze

• close

• closes

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word 'object' in the sentence 'He found a valuable object in the attic'?

• physical item or thing

• emotion

• person

• idea

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a homograph for 'minute' in the sentence 'He waited for a minute before leaving'?

• hour

• second

• day

• minute

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C