What are homonyms?

Exploring the World of Homonyms

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Liam Anderson
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Words that have the same meaning but are spelled differently
Words that rhyme with each other
Words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings
Words that sound the same but are spelled differently
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
Jump
Sing
Run
Wave
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a homonym for 'bat'?
A type of bird and a type of fish
A flying mammal and a piece of sports equipment
A type of car and a type of bike
A type of tree and a type of flower
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following pairs are homonyms?
Glasses and spectacles
Glasses and mugs
Glasses and cups
Glasses and lenses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a homonym for 'bowl'?
A type of car and a type of bike
A type of animal and a type of plant
A type of fruit and a type of vegetable
A type of dish and a type of game
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a homonym for 'pool'?
A type of car and a type of bike
A type of tree and a type of flower
A body of water and a game
A type of bird and a type of fish
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a homonym for 'foot'?
A type of tree and a type of flower
A unit of measurement and a part of the body
A type of car and a type of bike
A type of bird and a type of fish
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a homonym for 'bark'?
The sound a dog makes and the outer layer of a tree
A type of bird and a type of fish
A type of car and a type of bike
A type of fruit and a type of vegetable
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a homonym for 'litter'?
A type of bird and a type of fish
A group of babies and trash
A type of tree and a type of flower
A type of car and a type of bike
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key characteristic of homonyms?
They rhyme with each other
They sound the same but are spelled differently
They are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings
They have the same meaning but are spelled differently
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