Exploring the World of Homonyms

The video tutorial by Mrs. Sullivan introduces the concept of homonyms, which are words that are spelled and sound the same but have different meanings. The tutorial provides various examples such as wave, bat, glasses, bowl, pool, foot, bark, and litter to illustrate the concept. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding homonyms as multiple meaning words and concludes with a recap of their characteristics.

What are homonyms?

• 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

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Which of the following is an example of a homonym?

• Jump

• Sing

• Run

• Wave

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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

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Which of the following pairs are homonyms?

• Glasses and spectacles

• Glasses and mugs

• Glasses and cups

• Glasses and lenses

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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